anamorphosis

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Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
21
Letters
12
Pronunciation
/ˌænəˈmɔːfəsɪs/
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/ˌænəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ · /ˌænəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ · /ˌænəmɔɹˈfoʊsɪs/

Definition of anamorphosis

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror.
  2. (countable, uncountable)The use of this kind of image distortion.
  3. (countable, uncountable)A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods.
  4. (countable, uncountable)An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species.

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).

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