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holometabolous

Also DZ····DZ·

[hol-oh-mi-tab-uh-luhs, hoh-loh-]

adjective

Entomology.

  1. undergoing complete metamorphosis.

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Other Word Forms

  • holometabolism noun
  • holometaboly noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of holometabolous1

1865–70; holo- + Greek ٲóDz; metabolism, -ous
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Example Sentences

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A much more thorough appreciation than we yet possess of the phenomena in these cases is necessary in order completely to demonstrate the special characteristics of the holometabolous transformation.

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