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Reformation vs Metamorphosis - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between reformation and metamorphosis

is that reformation is an improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs while metamorphosis is a transformation, such as that of magic or by sorcery.

As a proper noun Reformation

is the religious movement initiated by Martin Luther in the 16th century to reform the Roman Catholic Church.

reformation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An improvement (or an intended improvement) in the existing form or condition of institutions or practices etc.; intended to make a striking change for the better in social or political or religious affairs.

    • External links

    * (Protestant Reformation)

    metamorphosis

    English

    (wikipedia metamorphosis)

    Noun

    (metamorphoses)
  • A transformation, such as that of magic or by sorcery
  • A noticeable change in character, appearance, function or condition.
  • (biology) A change in the form and often habits of an animal after the embryonic stage during normal development. (e.g. the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly or a tadpole into a frog.)
  • (pathology) A change in the structure of a specific body tissue. Usually degenerative.

    • Related terms

    * metamorphic * metamorphose * metamorphosize * metamorphism

    Derived terms

    * metramorphosis