Metamorphosis and Shape

Metamorphosis

Metamorphosis noun - A change in form, appearance, or use.

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Shape and metamorphosis are semantically related In some cases you can replace term "Shape" with "Metamorphosis", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Word: metamorphosed

Shape noun - A state of being or fitness.

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Metamorphosis and shape are semantically related in form topic. Sometimes you can use "Metamorphosis" instead a noun "Shape".

Nearby Words: shaped, shapeless, shapely, shaping

physical	physical metamorphosis	physical shape
similar	similar metamorphosis	similar shape
natural	natural metamorphosis	natural shape
original	original metamorphosis	original shape
Other adjectives: true, simple, actual, great, former, strange, bizarre, demonic.

Artistic License Biology: The flimsy justification given for rapid shape shifting of the Werewolf, a cursory situation of amphibian/insect metamorphosis and the minor changes of the Mandrill.

Source: Series / Lost Tapes
Masquerade Metamorphosis: The kids' change into dragons is complete and irreversible, and while they can assume a human shape, maintaining it is not easy and cases of extreme stress or emotion can force them back into their draconic form.

Source: Roleplay / Dragonblood
Normal shapechanging powers don't fall under this trope (in fact, the Polymorph spell, Metamorphosis psionic power, or Wild Shape ability will instead heal damage).

Source: Painful Transformation

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