noun🔗ShareA rock that has been changed from its original form by subjection to heat and/or pressure."The geologist showed us a piece of metamorphic rock, explaining how intense pressure deep underground had transformed it from a sedimentary stone into something new and stronger. "geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCharacterised by or exhibiting a change in form or character."The caterpillar went through a metamorphic change, transforming into a beautiful butterfly. "naturegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePertaining 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)."The geologist showed us a piece of metamorphic rock, explaining how it had changed from its original form due to extreme pressure deep underground. "geologymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗SharePertaining to metamorphosis."The metamorphic rock showed evidence of extreme pressure and heat changing its original form. "biologysciencenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or relating to the Metamorphic Technique, a form of massage influenced by reflexology."The therapist used a metamorphic massage technique to help relieve my tight shoulders. "medicinephysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading