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holometabolous

[ hol-oh-mi-tab-uh-luhs, hoh-loh- ]

adjective

, Entomology.
  1. undergoing complete metamorphosis.

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Other Words From

  • holo·me·tabo·lism holo·me·tabo·ly noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of holometabolous1

1865–70; holo- + Greek metabólos; metabolism, -ous

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Example Sentences

Holometabolous: having a complete transformation; with egg, larval, pupal and adult stages distinctly separated.

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