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: to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means. b. : to change strikingly the appearance or character of : transform. 2. : to cause (rock) to undergo metamorphism.

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(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.

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The origins of the word metamorphose lie in the Greek meta, or "change," and morphe, "form."

The term metamorphosis means to change a form or shape of nature into a completely different one. The prefix meta- means after or beyond, the combining form -morph/o means shape and the suffix -sis means an abnormal condition or process.

controversial (comparative more controversial, superlative most controversial) Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

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No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).

Of or pertaining to God or a place of worship; sacred, pure; (Christianity, specifically) inspired by the Holy Spirit. Of or pertaining to spirits; supernatural. Consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal.

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maen m (plural meini) stone. griddle stone.

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

Of or pertaining to God or a place of worship; sacred, pure; (Christianity, specifically) inspired by the Holy Spirit. Of or pertaining to spirits; supernatural. Consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal.