anamorphosis
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
- (countable, uncountable) The use of this kind of image distortion.
- (countable, uncountable) A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
- (countable, uncountable) An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.
Synonyms
modification
gradual change
change of the form
Translations
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).
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