chrysaloid

/krɪˈsæloʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

resembling or related to a chrysalis; resembling a chrysalis in being a transitional stage of development.

“The caterpillar’s chrysaloid transformation into a butterfly was a wonder to behold.”

Synonyms

  • metamorphic
  • transitional

Antonyms

  • permanent
  • stable