Link Centre Dictionary

anamorphism

ana·morp·hism

UK/ˌænəˈmɔːfɪzəm/ US/ˌænəˈmɔɹfɪzəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

Synonyms
2.

metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth''s surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals

Antonyms
3.

a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner

Synonyms

Origin

From ana- (“up”) + morphism.

Related words

Broader terms

WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved. Wiktionary content is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike Licence.