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Wiktionary is a multilingual, web-based project to create a free content dictionary of all words in all languages. It is collaboratively edited via a wiki, and its name is a portmanteau of the words wiki and dictionary. It is available in 171 languages and in Simple English.
What is the meaning of Metamorphing? ›
: to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means. b. : to change strikingly the appearance or character of : transform. 2. : to cause (rock) to undergo metamorphism.
How do you spell Metamorph? ›
metamorph - Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
Why definition wiktionary? ›
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
Is Wiktionary owned by Wikipedia? ›
Like its sister project Wikipedia, Wiktionary is run by the Wikimedia Foundation, and is written collaboratively by volunteers, dubbed "Wiktionarians". Its wiki software, MediaWiki, allows almost anyone with access to the website to create and edit entries.
Is Wiktionary a valid source? ›
Wiktionary is generally a secondary source for its subject matter (definitions of words and phrases) whereas Wikipedia is a tertiary source for its subject matter (topics).
What does Metamorph mean etymology? ›
The origins of the word metamorphose lie in the Greek meta, or "change," and morphe, "form."
What is a synonym for metamorph? ›
Synonyms of metamorphose
- transform.
- convert.
- transmute.
- transfigure.
- remodel.
- rework.
- transpose.
- transubstantiate.
What does the prefix metamorph mean? ›
The term metamorphosis means to change a form or shape of nature into a completely different one. The prefix meta- means after or beyond, the combining form -morph/o means shape and the suffix -sis means an abnormal condition or process.
What is the Wiktionary controversial? ›
controversial (comparative more controversial, superlative most controversial) Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.
No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).
What is the Wiktionary spiritual? ›
Of or pertaining to God or a place of worship; sacred, pure; (Christianity, specifically) inspired by the Holy Spirit. Of or pertaining to spirits; supernatural. Consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal.
What is the difference between dictionary and wiktionary? ›
Wiktionary has grown beyond a standard dictionary and now includes a thesaurus, a rhyme guide, phrase books, language statistics and extensive appendices. We aim to include not only the definition of a word, but also enough information to really understand it.
What is the wiktionary maen? ›
maen m (plural meini) stone. griddle stone.
What does the wiktionary indicate mean? ›
To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.
What is the wiktionary spiritual? ›
Of or pertaining to God or a place of worship; sacred, pure; (Christianity, specifically) inspired by the Holy Spirit. Of or pertaining to spirits; supernatural. Consisting of spirit; not material; incorporeal.