metamorphosislike
Metamorphosislike is a term used to describe processes or changes that resemble metamorphosis, the biological transformation from an immature form to an adult form in two or more distinct stages. While true metamorphosis is a specific biological phenomenon observed in insects, amphibians, and some other animals, the adjective "metamorphosislike" is applied to situations that exhibit a similar profound and often dramatic alteration.
This term can be used in various contexts beyond biology. For instance, in developmental psychology, a child's
The core idea conveyed by "metamorphosislike" is a qualitative shift, moving from one distinct state to another,