anamorphism

Definitions of anamorphism

1. noun

   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: anamorphosis

   type of:

   copy

   a thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
2. noun

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

   type of:

   evolution, organic evolution, phylogenesis, phylogeny

   (biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
3. noun

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

   katamorphism

   metamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface; breaks down complex minerals into simpler ones

   type of:

   metamorphism

   change in the structure of rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances