Anamorphoscope
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ænəˈmɔːfəskəʊp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anamorphoscope is a noun meaning A mirrored device which gives a correct image of an anamorphosis.
Meaning
A mirrored device which gives a correct image of an anamorphosis.
Example Sentences
The classical anamorphoscopes, he went on to explain, were mirrors, cylindrical or conical, usually, which when placed on or otherwise near a deliberately distorted picture, and viewed from the appropriate direction, would make the image appear “normal” again.
Word Forms
- anamorphoscopes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anamorphoser, anorthoscope, amblyoscope, aberrator, haploscope, speculum.
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