anamorphosis
A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or…A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
Anamorphose
a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
(countable, uncountable)The use of this kind of image distortion.
(countable, uncountable)A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
(countable, uncountable)An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).
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Forms
plural: anamorphoses| Singular | anamorphosis |
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Synonyms
1 synonyms- a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner:anamorphism
- the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes:anamorphism
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable