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metamorphic
adjective meta·mor·phic \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fik\
Definition of METAMORPHIC
1
: of or relating to metamorphosis
2
of a rock : of, relating to, or produced by metamorphism
— meta·mor·phi·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of METAMORPHIC
1816
Rhymes with METAMORPHIC
METAMORPHICALLY Defined for Kids
metamorphic
adjective meta·mor·phic \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fik\
Definition of METAMORPHIC for Kids
: formed by the action of pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact form <a metamorphic rock>
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metamorphic
adjective meta·mor·phic \ˌmet-ə-ˈmȯr-fik\
Medical Definition of METAMORPHIC
: of or relating to metamorphosis
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