Metamorph
/ˈmɛt.ə.mɔːrf/noun
A being or thing that has undergone transformation or shape-shifting.
Did you know?Its root morphe- is the same ancient Greek word behind “metamorphosis,” so this is a true language-of-transformation family, not just a fantasy vibe.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
grc
metamorphōtos / metamorphē
“changed in form; transformed”
Late Greek
grc
metamorphoun
“to transform, change shape”
Middle English
enm
metamorphose
“to change form or appearance”
16th Century
en
metamorphose
“to transform or transfigure”
Modern English
en
metamorph
“a transformed being; a shape-changed creature or person”
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