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METAMORPHISM

/mɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun

M 3/4
E 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
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O 1/1
R 1/1
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Definition of METAMORPHISM

noun

The process by which rocks are changed into other forms by the application of heat and/or pressure.

noun

The process by which insects develop through life stages, for example, those of embryo, larva, pupa and imago. The life cycle of the butterfly is one of complete metamorphosis, in which the embryo grows within the egg, hatches into the larval stage caterpillar, enters the pupal stage within its chrysalis, and finally emerges as an adult butterfly imago.

noun

(by extension) Any dramatic change from one thing to another

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
23
points
WWF
26
points

Is METAMORPHISM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, METAMORPHISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 23 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 23 pts Words With Friends — 26 pts

Tip: METAMORPHISM uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for METAMORPHISM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter metamorphism Total
Scrabble 311131134113 23
WWF 411141143114 26

Words You Can Make With the Letters in METAMORPHISM

100 words from the letters in METAMORPHISM

How to Use METAMORPHISM in Word Games

METAMORPHISM is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble METAMORPHISM to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About METAMORPHISM

What does METAMORPHISM mean?
METAMORPHISM is a noun. The process by which rocks are changed into other forms by the application of heat and/or pressure.
Is METAMORPHISM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, METAMORPHISM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
How many points is METAMORPHISM worth in Scrabble?
METAMORPHISM is worth 23 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from METAMORPHISM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in METAMORPHISM. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.