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anamorphosis

Pronunciation: /ˌanəˈmɔːfəsɪs/

Definition of anamorphosis

noun (plural anamorphoses /ˌanəˈmɔːfəsiːz/)

a distorted projection or drawing which appears normal when viewed from a particular point or with a suitable mirror or lens.
[mass noun] the process by which anamorphic images are produced.

Derivatives

anamorphic

Origin:

early 18th century: from Greek anamorphōsis 'transformation', from ana- 'back, again' + morphosis 'a shaping' (from morphoun 'to shape', from morphē 'shape, form')