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Definitions

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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6. 6
   An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

anamorphismasymmetrybotchbuckleburlesquecaricature

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).

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