anamorphic

Relating to or denoting a distorted image or projection that appears normal when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable device, such as a lens or mirror.

• 🇫🇷Qui se rapporte à une image ou une projection déformée qui paraît normale lorsqu'on la regarde d'un certain point ou au moyen d'un dispositif approprié tel qu'une lentille ou un miroir.

1. Gradual evolution C2 formal scientific

   Relating to a gradual progression or transformation from one form or type to another, especially in biological evolution.

   • The anamorphic development of the species shows a slow change over millennia.
   • Anamorphic evolution is often contrasted with saltation.
   • The fossil record provides evidence of anamorphic changes in early mammals.

   🇫🇷Anamorphique (évolution graduelle)

   Synonymes: progressive

   Antonymes: metamorphic

2. Optical distortion C1 formal technical

   Relating to an optical system that produces a distorted image, typically using a cylindrical lens, which can be later corrected to create a wide-screen picture.

   • The film was shot using an anamorphic lens to achieve a cinematic widescreen effect.
   • Anamorphic projection requires a special lens to restore the original proportions.
   • The anamorphic format is popular in modern filmmaking for its unique visual style.

   🇫🇷Anamorphique (optique)

• more anamorphic comparative form
• most anamorphic superlative form