Definitions for metamorphic
ˌmɛt əˈmɔr fɪkmeta·mor·phic

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. metamorphic, metamorphousadjective

   of or relating to metamorphosis (especially of rocks)

   "metamorphic stage"; "marble is a metamorphic rock that takes a high polish"

2. metamorphicadjective

   characterized by metamorphosis or change in physical form or substance

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. metamorphicnoun

   A rock that has been changed from its original form by subjection to heat and/or pressure.

2. metamorphicadjective

   Having been structurally altered as a result of, or resulting from, exposure to intense heat and/or pressure (at the contact zone between colliding plates, for example).

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1. metamorphic

   Metamorphic rocks arise from the transformation of existing rock to new types of rock in a process called metamorphism. The original rock (protolith) is subjected to temperatures greater than 150 to 200 °C (300 to 400 °F) and, often, elevated pressure of 100 megapascals (1,000 bar) or more, causing profound physical or chemical changes. During this process, the rock remains mostly in the solid state, but gradually recrystallizes to a new texture or mineral composition. The protolith may be an igneous, sedimentary, or existing metamorphic rock. Metamorphic rocks make up a large part of the Earth's crust and form 12% of the Earth's land surface. They are classified by their protolith, their chemical and mineral makeup, and their texture. They may be formed simply by being deeply buried beneath the Earth's surface, where they are subject to high temperatures and the great pressure of the rock layers above. They can also form from tectonic processes such as continental collisions, which cause horizontal pressure, friction, and distortion. Metamorphic rock can be formed locally when rock is heated by the intrusion of hot molten rock called magma from the Earth's interior. The study of metamorphic rocks (now exposed at the Earth's surface following erosion and uplift) provides information about the temperatures and pressures that occur at great depths within the Earth's crust. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, marble, schist, and quartzite. Slate and quartzite tiles are used in building construction. Marble is also prized for building construction and as a medium for sculpture. On the other hand, schist bedrock can pose a challenge for civil engineering because of its pronounced planes of weakness.

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1. metamorphic

   Metamorphic, in a broad sense, refers to the transformation or alteration of something's original form, structure or characteristics, often under pressure or heat, resulting in a new or differentiated state. In geology, for example, it refers to rocks that have undergone changes due to heat and pressure in the Earth's crust. In biology, it refers to a process in an organism's life cycle where it transforms from one form to another, like a caterpillar changing into a butterfly.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Metamorphicadjective

   subject to change; changeable; variable

2. Metamorphicadjective

   causing a change of structure

3. Metamorphicadjective

   pertaining to, produced by, or exhibiting, certain changes which minerals or rocks may have undergone since their original deposition; -- especially applied to the recrystallization which sedimentary rocks have undergone through the influence of heat and pressure, after which they are called metamorphic rocks

4. Etymology: [See Metamorphosis.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Metamorphic

   met-a-mor′fik, adj. subject to change of form: (geol.) applied to the alteration undergone by rocks under heat, pressure, &c., so that they assume a crystalline or semi-crystalline structure.—ns. Metamor′phism, state or quality of being metamorphic; Metamor′phist, one who believes that the body of Christ merged into the Deity when He ascended.—v.t. Metamor′phose, to transform.—n. Metamor′phosis, change of shape, transformation: the frequent transformation of human beings to beasts, stones, trees, &c.—an essential part of folklore everywhere: the marked change which some living beings undergo in the course of their growth, as caterpillar to insect, tadpole to frog, &c.:—pl. Metamor′phoses. [Gr. metamorphōsis—meta, expressing change, morphē, form.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of metamorphic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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   The numerical value of metamorphic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=metamorphic
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Metamorphic
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metamorphic
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metamorphic
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=metamorphic