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anamorphosis

an·a·mor·pho·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-uh-mawr-fuh-sis, -mawr-foh-sis]
    • /ˌæn əˈmɔr fə sɪs, -mɔrˈfoʊ sɪs/
    • /ˌæ.nə.ˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-mawr-fuh-sis, -mawr-foh-sis]
    • /ˌæn əˈmɔr fə sɪs, -mɔrˈfoʊ sɪs/

Definitions of anamorphosis word

  • noun anamorphosis an image or drawing distorted in such a way that it becomes recognizable only when viewed in a specified manner or through a special device 3
  • noun anamorphosis the process by which such images or drawings are produced 3
  • noun anamorphosis the evolution of one type of organism from another by a series of gradual changes 3
  • noun anamorphosis a technique of perspective to produce a distorted image that will look normal when viewed from a particular angle or with a special mirror 3
  • noun anamorphosis a gradual change of form by evolution 3
  • noun plural anamorphosis a drawing presenting a distorted image that appears in natural form under certain conditions, as when viewed at a raking angle or reflected from a curved mirror. 1

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Origin of anamorphosis

First appearance:

before 1720
One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Greek, equivalent to anamorphō- (variant stem of anamorphoûn to transform; see ana-, morpho-) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Anamorphosis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anamorphosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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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Synonyms for anamorphosis

noun anamorphosis

  • deformity — A deformity is a part of someone's body which is not the normal shape because of injury or illness, or because they were born this way.
  • unsightliness — distasteful or unpleasant to look at: an unsightly wound; unsightly disorder.
  • pout — to thrust out the lips, especially in displeasure or sullenness.
  • twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
  • grimace — a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

Antonyms for anamorphosis

noun anamorphosis

  • grin — to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
  • smile — a pleasant or agreeable appearance, look, or aspect.
  • beauty — Beauty is the state or quality of being beautiful.
  • smoothness — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.

Top questions with anamorphosis

  • how to draw anamorphosis?
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