English adjective: metamorphous | |||
1. | metamorphous of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks) | ||
Samples | Metamorphic stage. Marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish. | ||
Synonyms | metamorphic | ||
2. | metamorphous produced by metamorphosis | ||
Samples | Most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar. | ||
Similar | metamorphic | ||
Domain category | biological science, biology | ||
Antonyms | nonmetamorphic | ||