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ALL meanings of anamorphosis

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  • 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 anamorphosis A distorted projection or drawing that appears normal when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable mirror or lens. 1
  • 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
  • noun plural anamorphosis the method of producing such a drawing. 1
  • noun plural anamorphosis Zoology, Entomology. the gradual change in form from one type to another during the evolution of a group of organisms. 1
  • noun plural anamorphosis (in certain arthropods) metamorphosis in which body parts or segments are added to those already present. 1
  • noun anamorphosis A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror. 0
  • noun anamorphosis (biology) a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods. 0
  • noun anamorphosis (mycology, lichenology) an abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species. 0
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