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met-uh-MORF-uh-sis/ˌmetəˈmɔːfəsɪs/

A metamorphosis is a complete change of form or nature: a prospectus metamorphosis, undergo a metamorphosis. Change (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a new jacket is branding, not a new occupancy figure.

Meaning

A complete change of form or nature (from change, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A metamorphosis of the prospectus is branding, not a new occupancy cap.”
• “Change is already in this course. Transformation is the close twin. A jacket is comms. A number on a certificate is the rule. Keep the number; then recut the jacket if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

A complete change of form. Everyday: change (already in the dictionary). A new jacket ≠ a cap.

Near in meaning

transformation, change, conversion

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