word
metamorphic
met-uh-MOR-fik
ˌmɛtəˈmɔːrfɪkListen
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Syllable breakdown
metamorphic
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Dictionary meaning
Denoting rock that has been altered by heat and pressure within the Earth's crust.
History and origin
Greek — 'metamorphosis' (transformation).
Examples
- Marble is a metamorphic rock formed when limestone is subjected to extreme heat and pressure.
Common mispronunciations
MET-uh-mor-fikmet-uh-mor-FIK
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