Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - metamorphosis
Metamorphosis
metamorphosis
n. (pl. metamorphoses) 1 a change of form (by natural or supernatural means). 2 a changed form. 3 a change of character, conditions, etc. 4 Zool. the transformation between an immature form and an adult form, e.g. from a pupa to an insect, or from a tadpole to a frog. Etymology: L f. Gk metamorphosis f. metamorphoo transform (as META-, morphoo f. morphe form)
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noun (plural metamorphoses) Etymology: Latin, from Greek metamorphōsis, from metamorphoun to transform, from meta+ morphē form Date: 1533 1. change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means, a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances, a typically marked and more or less abrupt developmental change in the form or structure of an animal (as a butterfly or a frog) occurring subsequent to birth or hatching ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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