anamorphic

[an-uh-mawr-fik]

adjective

1. Optics.,  having or producing unequal magnifications along two axes perpendicular to each other.

2. of, relating to, or created by anamorphosis or anamorphism.

anamorphic

/ ˌænəˈmɔːfɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or caused by anamorphosis or anamorphism

Word History and Origins

Origin of anamorphic¹

First recorded in 1900–05; anamorph(ism) + -ic

Example Sentences

The anamorphic stage of the widely distributed and charismatic Xylaria globosa.

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Shallow focus and wide anamorphic lenses reinforce Mariko as the subject while sweeping overhead shots provide scope and scale.

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And like most things, we do that through the gauzy anamorphic lens of Hollywood.

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First of all, I just really like wide, anamorphic frames.

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I saw him use anamorphic lenses and lighting in ways that I was blown away.

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