imp. & p. p. of Mete, to measure.
A prefix meaning between, with, after, behind, over, about, reversely; as, metachronism, the error of placing after the correct time; metaphor, lit., a carrying over; metathesis, a placing reversely.
Other; duplicate, corresponding to; resembling; hence, metameric; as, meta-arabinic, metaldehyde.
That two replacing radicals, in the benzene nucleus, occupy the relative positions of 1 and 3, 2 and 4, 3 and 5, 4 and 6, 5 and 1, or 6 and 2; as, metacresol, etc. See Ortho-, and Para-.
Having less than the highest number of hydroxyl groups; -- said of acids; as, metaphosphoric acid. Also used adjectively.
n.
A transition from one subject to another.
n.
A change or mutation; a change of disease, symptoms, or treatment.
n. pl.
A comprehensive group of insects, including those that undegro a metamorphosis.
n.
An insect which undergoes a metamorphosis.
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Of or pertaining to metamorphosis; pertaining to, or involving, change.
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Of or pertaining to metabolism; as, metabolic activity; metabolic force.