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- [an-uh-mawr-fuh-sis, -mawr-foh-sis]
- /ˌæn əˈmɔr fə sɪs, -mɔrˈfoʊ sɪs/
- /ˌæ.nə.ˈmɔː.fə.sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-uh-mawr-fuh-sis, -mawr-foh-sis]
- /ˌæn əˈmɔr fə sɪs, -mɔrˈfoʊ sɪs/
Definitions of anamorphosis word
- noun anamorphosis an image or drawing distorted in such a way that it becomes recognizable only when viewed in a specified manner or through a special device 3
- noun anamorphosis the process by which such images or drawings are produced 3
- noun anamorphosis the evolution of one type of organism from another by a series of gradual changes 3
- noun anamorphosis a technique of perspective to produce a distorted image that will look normal when viewed from a particular angle or with a special mirror 3
- noun anamorphosis a gradual change of form by evolution 3
- noun plural anamorphosis a drawing presenting a distorted image that appears in natural form under certain conditions, as when viewed at a raking angle or reflected from a curved mirror. 1
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Origin of anamorphosis
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Greek, equivalent to anamorphō- (variant stem of anamorphoûn to transform; see ana-, morpho-) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Anamorphosis
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anamorphosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anamorphosis
noun anamorphosis
- deformity — A deformity is a part of someone's body which is not the normal shape because of injury or illness, or because they were born this way.
- unsightliness — distasteful or unpleasant to look at: an unsightly wound; unsightly disorder.
- pout — to thrust out the lips, especially in displeasure or sullenness.
- twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
- grimace — a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
Antonyms for anamorphosis
noun anamorphosis
- grin — to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
- smile — a pleasant or agreeable appearance, look, or aspect.
- beauty — Beauty is the state or quality of being beautiful.
- smoothness — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
Top questions with anamorphosis
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