anamorphosis
English
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).
Noun
editanamorphosis (countable and uncountable, plural anamorphoses)
- A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
- The use of this kind of image distortion.
- (biology) A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
- (mycology, lichenology) An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.
Derived terms
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editTranslations
editdistorted image that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror
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