anamorphic

adj.
Relating to, having, or producing different optical imaging effects along mutually perpendicular radii: an anamorphic lens.

[ANA- + -MORPH + -IC.]

IN BRIEF: n. - A distorted projection or perspective; Shifting that occurs deep under the earth's surface; The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: pertaining to gradual evolution from one type of organism to another
  Pertains to noun: anamorphosis (meaning #1)

Meaning #2: pertaining to a kind of distorting optical system
  Pertains to noun: anamorphosis (meaning #2)

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