METAMORPHISM
/mɛtəˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/
12 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of METAMORPHISM
The process by which rocks are changed into other forms by the application of heat and/or pressure.
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.
(by extension) Any dramatic change from one thing to another
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Is METAMORPHISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, METAMORPHISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | m | e | t | a | m | o | r | p | h | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in METAMORPHISM
100 words from the letters in METAMORPHISM
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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.
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