anamorphism

an·a·mor·phism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌæn əˈmɔr fɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-uh-mawr-fiz-uh m]
- /ˌæn əˈmɔr fɪz əm/

Definitions of anamorphism word

noun anamorphism intense metamorphism of a rock in which high-density complex minerals are formed from simpler minerals of lower density 3
noun anamorphism intense metamorphism deep within the earth, producing very dense, highly complex minerals 3
noun anamorphism metamorphism, usually occurring deep under the earth's surface, that changes simple minerals to complex minerals. 1
noun anamorphism (computer science) a generalization of the list-producing unfolds known from functional programming to arbitrary abstract data types that can be described as final coalgebras. 1

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Origin of anamorphism

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; ana- + -morphism

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Parts of speech for Anamorphism

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anamorphism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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