HyperDic: anamorphism

English > 3 senses of the word anamorphism:
NOUNprocessanamorphism, anamorphosisthe evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
processanamorphismmetamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface
artifactanamorphism, anamorphosisa distorted projection or perspective
English > anamorphism: 3 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes.
Synonymanamorphosis
Broaderevolution, organic evolution, phylogeny, phylogenesis(biology) the sequence of events involved in the evolutionary development of a species or taxonomic group of organisms
English > anamorphism: 3 senses > noun 2, process
Meaningmetamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals.
Broadermetamorphismchange in the structure of rock / rock by natural agencies such as pressure or heat or introduction of new chemical substances
Oppositekatamorphismmetamorphism that occurs at or near the earth's surface
Spanishanamorfismo
Catalananamorfisme
English > anamorphism: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner.
Synonymanamorphosis
BroadercopyA thing made to be similar or identical to another thing
Spanishanamorfosis
Catalananamorfosi

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