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me·tath·e·tely \mə̇ˈtathəˌtelē\ noun (-es) Etymology: Greek metathetos changed, changeable (verbal of metatithenai to transpose, change) + telos end, completion, maturity + English -y — more at wheel 1. : retardation of development in insect larvae without retardation of growth (as that resulting from the presence of various parasitic worms) 2. : hysterotely |