anamorphism

An`a`mor´phism

n.	1.	A distorted image.
	2.	(Biol.) A gradual progression from one type to another, generally ascending.

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anamorphism

a distorted image of an object, as in anamorphic art. Also anamorphosis. — anamorphic, adj.

See also: Representation

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a distorted image of an object, as in anamorphic art. Also anamorphosis. — anamorphic, adj.

See also: Form

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a distorted image of an object, as in anamorphic art. Also spelled anamorphosis, anamorphosy. — anamorphic, adj.

See also: Art

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gradual change in type, usually from a lower to a higher type. Also anamorphosis, (Obsolete) anamorphosy. — anamorphic, adj.

See also: Biology

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metamorphism from simple to more complex minerals, usually occurring deep beneath the earth’s surface. See also katamorphism, metamorphism. — anamorphic, anamorphotic, adj.

See also: Geology

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	anamorphism - the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes anamorphosis organic evolution, phylogenesis, phylogeny, evolution - (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
	2.	anamorphism - metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals metamorphism - change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances katamorphism - metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones
	3.	anamorphism - a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner anamorphosis copy - a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing; "she made a copy of the designer dress"; "the clone was a copy of its ancestor"