Anamorphic

/ænəˈmɔːrfɪk/ adjective

Relating to an image that appears distorted or unrecognizable from one angle but becomes clear when viewed from a specific angle or reflected in a curved mirror; in biology, relating to gradual change in form.

From Greek 'ana-' (back, again) + 'morphe' (form, shape). The art technique dates to Renaissance Italy; the biological usage developed in the 19th century.

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