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.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine verzerrte Projektion oder Perspektive bezeichnet, insbesondere ein Bild, das nur aus einem bestimmten Blickwinkel oder mit einem speziellen Gerät normal erscheint.

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.

   🇩🇪Anamorphose

   Synonyme: 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.

   🇩🇪Anamorphose

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.

   🇩🇪Verzerrtes Bild oder Perspektive

   Synonyme: anamorphosis

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