Metamorphosis

Pronunciation: /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːrfəsəs/

Metamorphosis (noun)

  1. A series of changes in an animal’s body as it grows, often from one form to another.
  2. A big change in someone’s life, character, or way of thinking.
  3. A complete change in the form or nature of something.

Examples

  • The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis into a butterfly.
  • Metamorphosis happens when the larva changes form.