metamorphosis

• Processus biologique de transformation dans le cycle de vie d'un animal, impliquant un changement marqué de forme ou de structure, comme la transformation d'une chenille en papillon. Par extension, changement ou évolution profonde et souvent spectaculaire d'une personne ou d'une chose.

A biological process of transformation in an animal's life cycle, involving a distinct change in form or structure, such as a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

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1. Biological transformationB2formalscientific

   A profound change in form or structure of an animal after its embryonic stage, such as a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

   Métamorphose biologique

   • The caterpillar undergoes a complete metamorphosis to become a butterfly.
   • Frogs experience metamorphosis from tadpoles to adults.
   • Scientists study the metamorphosis of insects to understand development.

   Synonymeschangeconversiontransformationtransmutation

2. Dramatic change or transformationB2formalart

   A complete change in character, appearance, or condition of a person or thing.

   Métamorphose (changement complet)

   • Her metamorphosis from a shy girl to a confident leader was remarkable.
   • The old factory underwent a metamorphosis into a modern art gallery.
   • The city experienced a cultural metamorphosis over the decade.

   Synonymesalterationchangeconversionmutationrebirthtransfigurationtransformationtransmutation