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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.
2.
(Biol.)
Same as
Anamorphism
, 2.
3.
(Bot.)
A morbid or monstrous development, or change of form, or degeneration.

Webster 1828 Edition

Anamorphosis

ANAMORPHOSIS

,
Noun.
[Gr. formation.]
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)

  1. A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror
  2. (biology) a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods
  3. (mycology, lichenology) an abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species

Derived terms

  • euanamorphosis
  • hemianamorphosis
  • teloanamorphosis

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