metamorphosis

Nouns

  • (n) the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals metabolism,
  • (n) a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
    • the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
    transfiguration,
  • (n) a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft

Synonyms

metabolism transfiguration

Words of close approximity

metamorphose