ANAMORPHISM Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word anamorphism. (close relations)
Definition of ANAMORPHISM
Best Alternative Words for ANAMORPHISM
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| deformation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a change for the worse • alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it • the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) | ||||||||
| distortion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a change for the worse • a shape resulting from distortion • an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image • a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal) • the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean • the mistake of misrepresenting the facts | ||||||||
| metamorphosis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals • a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances • a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft | ||||||||
| transformation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a qualitative change • (mathematics) a function that changes the position or direction of the axes of a coordinate system • a rule describing the conversion of one syntactic structure into another related syntactic structure • (genetics) modification of a cell or bacterium by the uptake and incorporation of exogenous DNA • the act of changing in form or shape or appearance | ||||||||
| anamorphosis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes • a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner | ||||||||
