[syn: anamorphosis, anamorphism]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Anamorphism \An`a*mor"phism\, n. [Gr. ? again + morfh` form.]
1. A distorted image.
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2. (Biol.) A gradual progression from one type to another,
generally ascending. --Huxley.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
anamorphism
n 1: the evolution of one type of organism from another by a
long series of gradual changes [syn: anamorphosis,
anamorphism]
2: metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface;
changes simple minerals into complex minerals [ant:
katamorphism]
3: a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image
distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when
viewed in a special manner [syn: anamorphosis,
anamorphism]