Metamorphosis

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of metamorphosis

change
transformation
transmutation

Antonyms of metamorphosis

stagnation
sameness
stasis

Collocations of metamorphosis

physical transformation
Frequency: 70 %

The caterpillar underwent a physical transformation during its metamorphosis into a butterfly.

complete change
Frequency: 65 %

The metamorphosis of the tadpole into a frog involves a complete change in its body structure.

dramatic change
Frequency: 60 %

The metamorphosis of the ugly duckling into a beautiful swan was a dramatic change.

transformation process
Frequency: 50 %

The metamorphosis of a seed into a plant is a complex transformation process.

radical transformation
Frequency: 45 %

The metamorphosis of the chrysalis into a butterfly is a radical transformation in nature.

Idiomatic Expressions for metamorphosis

  • Phrase: metamorphosis of a company
    Meaning: a complete transformation or reorganization of a business
    Usage: The new CEO led a successful metamorphosis of the company, turning it into a profitable enterprise.