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Noun: anamorphism  ,a-nu'mor-fi-zum
  1. The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
    - anamorphosis
     
  2. Metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals
     
  3. A distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
    - anamorphosis

Derived forms: anamorphisms

Type of: copy, evolution, metamorphism, organic evolution, phylogenesis, phylogeny

Antonym: katamorphism

Encyclopedia: Anamorphism