/ Dictionary / Index K katamorphism: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: kat•a•mor•phism Pronunciation: (kat"u-môr'fiz-um), [key] — n. Geol. metamorphism at or near the earth's surface: breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones. Cf. anamorphism. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: katamorphism (Thesaurus) katalyze Katanga Related Content Daily Word Quiz: profiterole Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language