ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Holometabolous

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Holometabolous is an adjective meaning (entomology) Pertaining to, or undergoing, holometabolism; going through complete metamorphosis.

Meaning

(entomology) Pertaining to, or undergoing, holometabolism; going through complete metamorphosis.

Synonyms for holometabolous

Depending on context, synonyms include metamorphic, holometabolic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include holometabolic, metamorphic, holometamorphic, hemimetabolic, paurometabolous, heterometabolic.

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