meta·mor·pho·sis
noun \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fə-səs\ plural meta·mor·pho·ses\-ˌsēz\ Definition of METAMORPHOSIS 1 a : change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means b : a striking alteration in appearance, character, or circumstances 2 : a typically marked and more or less abrupt developmental change in the form or structure of an animal (as a butterfly or [...]