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anamorphosis

ana·morp·ho·sis

UK/ˌænəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ US/ˌænəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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2.

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

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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀναμόρφωσις (anamórphōsis).

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