Noun: anamorphosis (anamorphoses) ,a-nu'mor-fu-sis
- The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
"The anamorphosis of early primates into modern humans occurred over millions of years";
- anamorphism
- A distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner
"The artist's anamorphosis only revealed its true image when viewed through a cylindrical mirror";
- anamorphism
Derived forms: anamorphoses
Type of: copy, evolution, organic evolution, phylogenesis, phylogeny
Encyclopedia: Anamorphosis