metamorphosis
noun/ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfəsɪs/
Frequency rank: #12,672 most common English word
Meaning
A complete transformation in form, structure, or character.
Example sentence
The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis to become a beautiful butterfly.
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