imago
IPA: imˈɑgoʊ
noun
- (entomology) The final developmental stage of an insect after undergoing metamorphosis.
- (psychology) An idealised concept of a loved one, formed in childhood and retained unconsciously into adult life, the basis for the psychological formation of personality archetypes.
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Examples of "imago" in Sentences
- The imago looks like a piece of wood.
- The adult insect is referred to as an imago.
- This is due to the short lifespan as an imago.
- Imago has almost nothing to do with progressive metal.
- Please do not add back the advertising for Imago products.
- This is related to a logocentric theology and the imago Dei.
- Once the imago has emerged a small circular hole is apparent.
- The adult, sexually mature, stage of the insect is known as the imago.
- The imago can be identified by the yellow spot on the base of the forewing.
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