Metamorphic Meaning
/ˌmɛt.əˈmɔɹ.fɪk/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCharacterised by or exhibiting a change in form or character.
adjPertaining to metamorphism; having been structurally altered as a result of, or resulting from, exposure to intense heat and/or pressure (at the contact zone between colliding plates, for example).
Sentence Examples
The metamorphic rocks were formed under pressure.
Metamorphic changes occurred over millions of years.
Marble is a common type of metamorphic rock.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The rock changed by heat deep underground is called ____ rock.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Marble is a type of ____ rock that forms when limestone is subjected to intense heat and high pressure over time.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English metamorphosis Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English metamorphic From metamorphosis + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"That heaven in our mind that seeks to reveal itself to us in all its brilliance during the multitudinous writhings of whatever metamorphic pilgrimage we must make during this era of darkness and human folly."
— 1986, Brad Johnson, “Coming of Age”, in Joseph Beam, editor, In The Life: A Black Gay Anthology, page 19:
"Yu Shan or Jade Mountain, 3997 meters, is the highest mountain in Taiwan and all of east Asia. It is built of metamorphic rock, as are all the mountains in Taiwan."
— 1981 April 26, Michael R. Kelsey, “Asia”, in Climbers and Hikers Guide to the World's Mountains (Including 318 Maps), 1st edition, Springville, Utah: Kelsey Publishing Co., →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 258:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The rock changed by heat deep underground is called ____ rock.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Marble is a type of ____ rock that forms when limestone is subjected to intense heat and high pressure over time.