anamorphosis UK /ˌænəˈmɔːfəsɪs/US /ˌænəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ noun4 •A distorted image of an object that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror. •The use of this kind of image distortion. •A form of limited metamorphosis in some arthropods. •An abnormal form of some lichens or fungi that gives the appearance of a different species. formsanamorphoses