metamorphic

adjective meta·mor·phic \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fik\

Definition of METAMORPHIC

: of or relating to metamorphosis

of a rock : of, relating to, or produced by metamorphism

— meta·mor·phi·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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METAMORPHIC Defined for Kids

adjective meta·mor·phic \ˌme-tə-ˈmȯr-fik\

: formed by the action of pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact form <a metamorphic rock>

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adjective meta·mor·phic \ˌmet-ə-ˈmȯr-fik\

: of or relating to metamorphosis

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