anamorphosis
nounUK /ˌænəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ · US /ˌænəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/
Etymology From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).
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A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
2
The use of this kind of image distortion.
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Biology, Natural sciences A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
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Biology, Botany, Lichenology, Mycology, Natural sciences An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.
- Derived terms
- anamorphoscope, euanamorphosis, hemianamorphosis, teloanamorphosis
- Related terms
- anamorphic