holometabolic
Of, pertaining to, or undergoing holometabolismOf, pertaining to, or undergoing holometabolism
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of, pertaining to, or undergoing holometabolism
(of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis
Origin
From holo- + metabolic.From holo- + metabolic.
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (of an insect) undergoing complete metamorphosis:holometabolous
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedholometabolism