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 | ||