anamorphism

A noun referring to a distorted projection or perspective, especially an image that appears normal only when viewed from a specific angle or with a special device.

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1. Biological evolution C2 formal scientific

   The gradual transformation of one type of organism into another through a long sequence of small changes.

   • The anamorphism of early mammals into modern species took millions of years.
   • Darwin's theory describes anamorphism as a slow, continuous process.
   • Fossil records provide evidence of anamorphism in ancient reptiles.

   🌐التحول التدريجي

   المرادفات: evolution

2. Geological metamorphism C2 formal scientific

   A type of metamorphism occurring deep within the Earth's crust, where simple minerals are transformed into more complex ones.

   • Anamorphism deep underground created these complex silicate crystals.
   • Geologists study anamorphism to understand mineral formation.
   • The pressure and heat of anamorphism altered the rock's composition.

   🌐تحول عميق

3. Distorted image or perspective C2 formal art

   A distorted projection or image that appears normal only when viewed from a specific angle or with a special device.

   • The artist created an anamorphism that revealed a skull when viewed from the side.
   • Anamorphism in Renaissance paintings required viewers to stand at a precise spot.
   • The street artist used anamorphism to make a 3D illusion on the pavement.

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   المرادفات: anamorphosis

• anamorphisms plural form
• anamorphisms' possessive plural form
• anamorphism's possessive singular form