Associations to the word «Anamorphosis»

Wiktionary

ANAMORPHOSIS, noun. A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror
ANAMORPHOSIS, noun. (biology) a form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods
ANAMORPHOSIS, noun. (mycology) (lichenology) an abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species

Dictionary definition

ANAMORPHOSIS, noun. The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes.
ANAMORPHOSIS, 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.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope