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metamorphose
verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1/C2
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəʊz/to change completely in form or nature; to undergo a striking transformation.
metamorphoses
nounC1/C2
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsiːz/A profound change in form, structure, character, or appearance; a transformation.
metamorphosis
nounC1
/ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/A complete change of form, structure, or substance into something different, particularly a profound transformation.
metamorphosis, the
nounC1
/ˌmet.əˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/A profound change in form, structure, substance, character, or appearance; a transformation.
metamour
nounVery low / Specialist
/ˈmɛt.ə.mʊə/The partner of one's partner, where one is not romantically or sexually involved with that partner (used in polyamorous relationships).
metanalysis
nounLow
/ˌmɛt.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs/A linguistic process where the structural boundaries of a word are reinterpreted, often leading to a new word formation (e.g., 'a napron' becoming 'an apron').
metanarrative
nounC2
/ˌmetəˈnærətɪv/An overarching story, theory, or ideology that claims to provide a comprehensive explanation or framework for understanding history, society, or human experience, often by legitimizing power structures or cultural norms.
metanephros
nounC2 (Very Rare/Specialized)
/ˌmɛtəˈnɛfrɒs/The final, permanent kidney of amniotes (reptiles, birds, mammals), developing from the intermediate mesoderm during embryogenesis.
metanira
nounVery Low
/ˌmɛtəˈnaɪərə/The wife of King Celeus of Eleusis and mother of Demophoon in Greek mythology.
metanitrophenol
nounVery Low
/ˌmetəˌnaɪtrəʊˈfiːnɒl/A specific nitrophenol compound with the nitro group positioned at the meta (third) carbon relative to the hydroxyl group on the benzene ring.
metanoia
nounC2/Rare
/ˌmɛtəˈnɔɪə/A profound, transformative change of heart, mind, or way of life; a spiritual conversion or repentance.
metapelet
nounVery Rare
/ˌmɛtəˈpɛlɛt/A professional caregiver responsible for children in an Israeli kibbutz's communal children's house.
metaphase
nounLow
/ˈmɛt.ə.feɪz/A stage of cell division (mitosis or meiosis) where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell.
metaphase plate
nounVery Low (Technical/Specialized)
/ˈmet.ə.feɪz ˌpleɪt/The plane or equatorial region of a dividing cell where chromosomes align during metaphase, prior to being separated into the daughter cells.
metaphor
nounC1
/ˈmet.ə.fɔːr/A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, suggesting a likeness or analogy without using "like" or "as".
metaphosphate
nounC1
/ˌmɛtəˈfɒsfeɪt/A salt or ester of metaphosphoric acid, containing the (PO₃)ₙ unit.
metaphosphoric acid
nounVery low
/ˌmɛtəfɒsˈfɒrɪk ˈæsɪd/A glassy, solid inorganic acid, (HPO₃)ₙ, formed by heating phosphoric acid and used as a dehydrating agent and in chemical analysis.
metaphrase
nounverbverb-transitiveC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈmɛtəfreɪz/A literal, word-for-word translation from one language to another.
metaphrast
nounVery Low
/ˈmɛtəfræst/A person who translates or changes the form of a text, especially by rewording or rephrasing (e.g., turning poetry into prose).
metaphysic
adjectivenounC2
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk/A system of philosophical inquiry concerned with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and knowledge; the branch of philosophy that deals with first principles.

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