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Anamorphosis

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner wordnet
  3. 3
    The use of this kind of image distortion. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes wordnet
  5. 5
    A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).

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