In the Soliloquy lexicon
metamorphosis
/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/
noun
A complete change in form, nature, or character, especially the biological transformation of an immature animal into an adult.
Used in a sentence
The caterpillar's metamorphosis into a butterfly fascinated the children.
Where it comes from
From Greek metamorphōsis ‘transformation’, from meta ‘change, beyond’ and morphē ‘form, shape’.
A small story
In the jar by the schoolroom window, the child watched the striped caterpillar vanish into its pale silken hush. Weeks later, a butterfly pressed trembling wings against the glass, as if remembering leaves and rain. She carried it to the garden and opened her hands; its metamorphosis seemed to leave the room lighter, and oddly empty.
Nearby words
Keep metamorphosis — and watch it become a star.
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