anamorphic
ˌænəˈmɔːrfɪk
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Definition of anamorphic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
widescreen conversionTECH.producing a widescreen image from a standard ratioTECH.
  • Anamorphic lenses are essential for converting standard film to widescreen.
cinematic widescreen
2.
optical distortionTECH.distorted projection requiring specific optical correctionTECH.
  • The anamorphic image looked correct when viewed with a cylindrical lens.
distorted warped
3.
fungal developmentTECH.relating to the anamorph stage in fungiTECH.
  • The anamorphic form of the fungus was studied in the lab.
fungal
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lens that compresses images for wide-screen format
The director used an anamorphic lens for the movie.

Origin of anamorphic

Greek, ana- (up) + morphe (form)

Terms with anamorphic included in their meaning

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film projection
wide-screen film projection technique using anamorphic lenses

Examples of anamorphic in a sentence

  • Anamorphic projection can enhance the viewing experience.
  • The film used anamorphic lenses for a widescreen effect.
  • Anamorphic projection can create unique visual experiences.
  • Anamorphic characteristics were observed under the microscope.
  • The study focused on the anamorphic properties of the species.

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  1. French:anamorphique, déformé, ...
  2. German:anamorphotisch, verzerrt, ...
  3. Italian:anamorfico, distorto otticamente, ...
  4. Spanish:anamórfico, deformado ópticamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:anamórfico, distorsionado, ...
  6. Chinese:宽屏转换, 变形的, ...
  7. Japanese:ワイドスクリーン変換, 歪んだ投影, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشْوِيهِيّ, أَنَامُورْفِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַנָמוֹרְפִי, שֶׁל שָׁלָב אָנָמוֹרְפִי, ...
  10. Russian:анаморфный, искажённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:анаморфний, спотворений, ...
  12. Hindi:वाइडस्क्रीन रूपांतरण, विकृत प्रक्षेपण, ...

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