English noun: anamorphism |
1. | anamorphism (process) the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes |
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| Synonyms | anamorphosis |
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| Broader (hypernym) | evolution, organic evolution, phylogenesis, phylogeny |
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2. | anamorphism (process) metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals |
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| Broader (hypernym) | metamorphism |
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| Antonyms | katamorphism |
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3. | anamorphism (artifact) 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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| Synonyms | anamorphosis |
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| Broader (hypernym) | copy |
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