1. of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks) - metamorphic stage - marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish • Syn: metamorphic • Pertains to noun: metamorphosis, metamorphosis (for: metamorphic) • Derivationally related forms: metamorphosis 2. produced by metamorphosis - most insects are metamorphic as witness the stages as a butterfly develops from a caterpillar • Similar to: metamorphic • Derivationally related forms: metamorphosis • Topics: biology, biological science
