The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes

• An image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror 2 (context biology English) a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods 3 (context mycology lichenology English) an abnormal form of ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes [syn: 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 ...

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Anamorphosis is a distorted projection or perspective requiring the viewer to use special devices or occupy a specific vantage point (or both) to reconstitute the image. The word "anamorphosis" is derived from the Greek prefix ana‑ , meaning back or again, ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Anamorphosis \An`a*mor"pho*sis\, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to form anew; ? again + ? to form; morfh` form.] (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 ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"distorted projection or drawing that looks normal from a particular angle or with a certain mirror," 1727, from Greek anamorphosis "transformation," noun of action from anamorphoein "to transform," from ana "up" (see ana- ) + morphosis , from morphe "form" ...