anamorphism
ˌænəˈmɔrfɪzəm
Definition

Definition of anamorphism - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
visualTECH.distorted image visible only from a special angleTECH.
  • The artist created an anamorphism on the gallery floor.
anamorphosis
2.
technologyTECH.concept in functional programming related to data typesTECH.
  • Anamorphism is used to generate complex data structures.
recursion unfold
3.
mathematicsTECH.transformation of one image into another using a ruleTECH.
  • The artist used anamorphism to project a distorted image that appeared normal from an angle..
morphing transformation
4.
geologyTECH.process of metamorphism that increases the volume of rocksTECH.
  • Anamorphism often results in the formation of new mineral structures..
metamorphism transformation
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Origin of anamorphism

Greek, ana (up) + morphe (form)

Examples of anamorphism in a sentence

  • An anamorphism on the wall puzzled the viewers.
  • Anamorphism helps in constructing infinite data structures.
  • The programmer explained anamorphism during the lecture.
  • Anamorphism can create fascinating visual effects.
  • The mathematician explained anamorphism in his lecture.
  • Anamorphism can change the rock's texture.

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  1. French:anamorphose, anamorphisme, ...
  2. German:Anamorphose, Anamorphismus, ...
  3. Italian:anamorfismo, trasformazione anamorfica, ...
  4. Spanish:anamorfosis, anamorfismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:anamorfose, anamorfismo, ...
  6. Chinese:变形图, 展开映射, ...
  7. Japanese:アナモルフォシス, アナモルフィズム, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشْوِيه مَنْظُور, أنامورفيزم, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָנָמוֹרְפוֹזָה, אַנָמוֹרְפִיזְם, ...
  10. Russian:анаморфоз, анаморфизм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:анаморфоз, анаморфізм, ...
  12. Hindi:विकृत छवि, एनामॉर्फिज्म, ...

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