Metamorphosis
/mˌɛtəˈmɔrfəsəs/
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Definition
(noun) A transformation, such as one performed by magic.
Sentence Examples
She's undergone a metamorphosis from a quiet, bookish girl to an outspoken feminist activist.
Since you met your new girlfriend, you've undergone a metamorphosis.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The butterfly undergoes a complete ____, changing from a caterpillar to a winged insect inside a protective chrysalis.