"anamorphosis" in the noun sense
1. anamorphosis, anamorphism
the evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes
2. anamorphosis, 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
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