Anamorphism

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  anamorphism
       n 1: the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long
            series of gradual changes [syn: {anamorphosis}]
       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}]