Transmute vs Metamorphosis - What's the difference?
transmute | metamorphosis |
To change, transform or convert one thing to another, or from one state or form to another.
To change, transform or convert to another, or from one state or form to another.
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.
As a verb transmute
is .As an adjective transmute
is transmuted.As a noun metamorphosis is
a transformation, such as that of magic or by sorcery.transmute
English
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(transmut)- The alchemists tried to transmute base metals to gold.
- Did the base metals transmute to gold?