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metamorphic

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met⋅a⋅mor⋅phic

  [met-uh-mawr-fik]
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–adjective
1. pertaining to or characterized by change of form, or metamorphosis.
2. Geology. pertaining to or exhibiting structural change or metamorphism.
Origin:
1810–20; meta- + -morphic
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met·a·mor·phic   (mět'ə-môr'fĭk)   
adj.  

  1. also met·a·mor·phous (-fəs) Of, relating to, or characterized by metamorphosis.

  2. Geology Changed in structure or composition as a result of metamorphism. Used of rock.


[metamorph(osis) + -ic.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: meta·mor·phic
Pronunciation: "met-&-'mor-fik
Function: adjective
: of or relating to metamorphosis
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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