Definition of anamorphosis Anamorphosis
an•a•mor•pho•sis
We found 10 definitions of anamorphosis from 5 different sources.
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What does anamorphosis mean?
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NounPlural: anamorphoses |
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| anamorphosis - a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner | ||
| anamorphism | ||
| anamorphosis - the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes | ||
| anamorphism | ||
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Wiktionary 
- anamorphosis (Noun)
A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror. - anamorphosis (Noun)
A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods. - anamorphosis (Noun)
An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- anamorphosis (n.)
A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image. - anamorphosis (n.)
Same as Anamorphism, 2. - anamorphosis (n.)
A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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anamorphosis
an-a-mor′fo-sis, n. a figure, appearing from one view-point irregular or deformed, but from another regular and in proportion: (bot.) a gradual transformation, or an abnormal development of any part.—adj. Anamor′phous. [Gr.; ana, back, morphōsis, a shaping—morphē, shape.]
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🔤- anamorphosis, noun, singular of anamorphoses.
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