Synonyms: metamorphosis
Definition: a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
Similar words: transformation, translation
Definition: the act of changing in form or shape or appearance
Usage: a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface
Synonyms: metamorphosis, transfiguration
Definition: a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
Usage: the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
Similar words: alteration, revision
Definition: the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)
Usage: it would require a drastic revision of his opinion
Synonyms: metabolism, metamorphosis
Definition: the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Similar words: organic process, biological process
Definition: a process occurring in living organisms