Metamorphism

//mɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m//

Word Type

Noun

The word "metamorphism" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

contact metamorphism hydrometamorphism hypermetamorphism polymetamorphism pyrometamorphism regional metamorphism ultrametamorphism

Derived From

Context

geology zoology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

geologic process geological process

Type Of (IsA)

geological process

Receives Action

bound up with orogenic deformation

Related Terms

metamorphic metamorphosis

Related Terms

butterfly caterpillar chrysalis embryo imago insect larva metamorphic metamorphosis pupa rock

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