anamorphote
|a-na-mor-phote|
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/ˌænəˈmɔːrfoʊt/
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/ˌænəˈmɔːfəʊt/
device for distorted images
Etymology
'anamorphote' originates from French, specifically the word 'anamorphote', which is derived from Greek 'ana-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'morphe' meaning 'form' or 'shape'.
'anamorphote' was borrowed directly from French 'anamorphote' into English in the 19th century, retaining its technical meaning.
Initially, it meant 'a device for producing distorted images', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an optical device, such as a lens or mirror, that produces an anamorphic (distorted) image, which appears normal when viewed from a particular angle or with a specific mirror.
The artist used an anamorphote to create a hidden image on the wall.
Synonyms
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