theriomorphosis

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UK/ˌθɪərɪəʊmɔːˈfəʊsɪs/

noun

The act of transforming into an animal or animal-like creature, typically associated with mythological characters.

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Meanings

nountheriomorphosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe act of transforming into an animal or animal-like creature, typically associated with mythological characters.
  2. uncountableThe belief that humans can transform into animals or animal-like creatures, associated with mental illnesses.

Origin

From therio- + morphosis.

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APA

theriomorphosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theriomorphosis

MLA

“theriomorphosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theriomorphosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “theriomorphosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/theriomorphosis.

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