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Webster 1913 Edition
Anamorphosis
Anˊa-mor′pho-sis
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] to form anew; [GREEK] again + [GREEK] to form;
μορφή
form.] 1.
(Persp.)
A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain point, or as reflected from a curved mirror or through a polyhedron, appears regular and in proportion; a deformation of an image.
3.
(Bot.)
A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration.
Webster 1828 Edition
Anamorphosis
ANAMORPHOSIS
,Noun.
In perspective drawings, a deformed or distorted portrait or figure, which, in one point of view, is confused or unintelligible, and in another, is an exact and regular representation; or confused to the naked eye, but reflected from a plain or curved mirror, appearing regular, and in right proportion.
Definition 2024
anamorphosis
anamorphosis
English
Noun
anamorphosis (plural anamorphoses)
- A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror
- (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
- euanamorphosis
- hemianamorphosis
- teloanamorphosis
Related terms
Translations
distorted image that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror
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