metathetely

noun

me·​tath·​e·​tely

mə̇ˈtathəˌtelē

plural -es

1

: retardation of development in insect larvae without retardation of growth (as that resulting from the presence of various parasitic worms)

2

: hysterotely

Word History

Etymology

Greek metathetos changed, changeable (verbal of metatithenai to transpose, change) + telos end, completion, maturity + English -y

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