anamorphic
|an-a-mor-phic|
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/ˌænəˈmɔːrfɪk/
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/ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk/
distorted but restorable form
Etymology
'anamorphic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anamorphoun,' where 'ana-' meant 'again' or 'back' and 'morphe' meant 'form' or 'shape.'
'anamorphoun' transformed into the French word 'anamorphose,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anamorphic' through scientific and artistic terminology.
Initially, it meant 'to transform or reshape,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to an image or lens that distorts and can be restored.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting a type of optical system or image that has been distorted, especially one that can be restored to normal by a specific process or lens.
The film was shot using anamorphic lenses to achieve a widescreen effect.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 04:51