pertaining to or characterized by change of form, or metamorphosis. Geology. pertaining to or exhibiting structural change or metamorphism.

What does metamorphic mean simple?

: a change in the constitution of rock specifically : a pronounced change effected by pressure, heat, and water that results in a more compact and more highly crystalline condition.

Where does the word metamorphic?

The word metamorphism is taken from the Greek for “change of form”; metamorphic rocks are derived from igneous or sedimentary rocks that have altered their form (recrystallized) as a result of changes in their physical environment.