Transformation & Metamorphosis Vocabulary

to change completely in form or nature

“The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.”

to change in form, nature, or substance

“Alchemists sought to transmute lead into gold.”

to transform in a surprising or magical manner

“The stress seemed to transmogrify him into a different person.”

to transform into something more beautiful or elevated

“Love transfigured her ordinary features into radiance.”

a complete change of form or character

“His metamorphosis from shy student to confident leader was remarkable.”

the action of changing or state of being changed into another form

“The transmutation of grief into art is a common theme.”

the conversion of one substance into another

“The philosopher discussed the transubstantiation of matter into energy.”

a complete change; a transformation

“Each permutation of the design had its own merits.”

a change or alteration in form or qualities

“The virus underwent a dangerous mutation.”

the action of moving something to a different position

“The transposition of the melody to a higher key changed its character.”