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Anamorphosis (Noun)

Meaning 1

A distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • By carefully placing a cylindrical mirror correctly, the anamorphosis of the distorted image on the floor was revealed as a portrait of the artist.
  • The technique of anamorphosis has been used in architecture to place hidden symbols or messages within the design of buildings.
  • Holograms often rely on anamorphosis, projecting distorted images that become visible under specific lighting conditions.
  • The artist's use of anamorphosis in her sculpture forced viewers to walk around the piece and search for the correct vantage point.
  • Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with the concept of anamorphosis led him to experiment with distorted images in his sketches and drawings.

Synonyms

  • Anamorphism

Meaning 2

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Anamorphosis in evolution refers to the transformation of an ancestral species into a new form through cumulative changes over generations.
  • Birds are believed to have undergone anamorphosis from theropod dinosaurs, with fossils showing gradual adaptations.
  • The anamorphosis of apes leading to modern humans involved significant developments in cognitive abilities and physical attributes.
  • Through anamorphosis, mammals evolved from small, nocturnal reptiles into the incredibly diverse range of species seen today.
  • The whale's anamorphosis from a terrestrial quadruped to a marine mammal is one of the most intriguing examples of evolutionary adaptation.

Synonyms

  • Anamorphism

Hypernyms

  • Phylogenesis
  • Phylogeny
  • Organic Evolution
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