Etymological root
meta-
Ancient Greek
Words from this root(4)
metamorphose
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/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/
to change completely in form or nature; to transform
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metamorphosis
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/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/
a complete change of form or nature, as a caterpillar into a butterfly
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metamorphize
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/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfaɪz/
to transform or change in form; to metamorphose
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metaphorical
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/ˌmɛtəˈfɔrɪkəl/
using figurative comparison rather than literal meaning
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