metamorphosis

Idioma: es

🇺🇸 /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsəs/

📖 Definiciones

noun
metamorfosis; metamorfosis; Metamorfismo; metamorfosis; metamorfosis; Metamorfosis

EN: A profound change in form, structure, or appearance from one stage to the next in the life cycle of an organism, such as the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.; A striking change in appearance, character, or circumstances; a complete transformation or conversion.; In geology, the process by which rocks are changed in mineral composition, texture, or internal structure by heat, pressure, or chemical action.; In medicine, a change in the form or structure of a body part or tissue, especially an abnormal or pathological transformation.; In mythology and literature, a supernatural transformation of a person or thing into a different form, as in Ovid's Metamorphoses.; In entomology, the process of development from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages, classified as either complete (holometabolous) or incomplete (hemimetabolous).

🔗 Detalles

Formas de la palabra

contable Plural: metamorphoses

Colocaciones

undergo a metamorphosiscomplete metamorphosisa remarkable metamorphosisundergo metamorphosisa dramatic metamorphosis

Derivados

metamorphosemetamorphicmetamorphically

Sinónimos

transformationtransmutationconversionalterationchange

Antónimos

stasisstagnation

Palabras confundidas

metamorphose

EN: 'Metamorphose' is the verb form meaning to undergo or cause a transformation; 'metamorphosis' is the noun naming the process or result.

es: 'Metamorphose' es la forma verbal que significa someterse o causar una transformación; 'metamorphosis' es el sustantivo que nombra el proceso o el resultado.

metaphor

EN: 'Metaphor' is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things; 'metamorphosis' is an actual transformation or change in form.

es: 'Metaphor' es una figura retórica que compara dos cosas diferentes; 'metamorphosis' es una transformación real o cambio de forma.

Consejos de ortografía

EN: The plural is 'metamorphoses' (following Greek pluralization), not 'metamorphosises'. Note the 'ph' spelling throughout, not 'f'.

es: El plural es 'metamorphoses' (siguiendo la pluralización griega), no 'metamorphosises'. Tenga en cuenta la ortografía con 'ph' en todo el término, no con 'f'.

💬 Ejemplos

The metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly is one of nature's most remarkable transformations.

La metamorfosis de una oruga en mariposa es una de las transformaciones más notables de la naturaleza.
The city underwent a remarkable metamorphosis over the past decade, transforming from a sleepy town into a bustling metropolis.

La ciudad experimentó una metamorfosis notable en la última década, transformándose de un pueblo tranquilo en una metrópolis bulliciosa.
The metamorphosis of limestone into marble occurs under conditions of extreme heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust.

El metamorfismo de la piedra caliza en mármol se produce bajo condiciones de calor y presión extremos en las profundidades de la corteza terrestre.
The doctor noted a metamorphosis in the tissue structure that indicated the progression of the disease.

El médico observó una metamorfosis en la estructura del tejido que indicaba la progresión de la enfermedad.
Ovid's Metamorphoses recounts the metamorphosis of Daphne into a laurel tree to escape Apollo's pursuit.

Las Metamorfosis de Ovidio relatan la metamorfosis de Dafne en un laurel para escapar de la persecución de Apolo.
Complete metamorphosis in insects involves four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

La metamorfosis completa en los insectos comprende cuatro etapas distintas: huevo, larva, pupa y adulto.