Found 2 items, similar to anamorphosis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: anamorphosis anamorphosis n 1: the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes [syn: anamorphism] 2: 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: anamorphism] [also: anamorphoses (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Anamorphosis Anamorphosis \An`a*mor"pho*sis\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to form anew; ? again + ? to form; morfh` 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. [1913 Webster] 2. (Biol.) Same as Anamorphism, 2. [1913 Webster] 3. (Bot.) A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration. [1913 Webster]