In category theory, the concept of anamorphism (`ana` from the Greek ἀνά = upwards; `morphism` from the Greek μορφή = form, shape) denotes a morphism from a coalgebra to the final coalgebra for that endofunctor. These objects have been applied to functional programming as unfolds. The categorical dual of the anamorphism is the catamor... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anamorphism
An`a·mor'phism noun [ Greek ... again + ... form.] 1. A distorted image. 2. (Biol.) A gradual progression from one type to another, generally ascending. Huxley. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/77
anamorphism 1. The evolution of one type of organism from another by a long series of gradual changes (synonym: anamorphosis; evolutionary increase in complexity of form and function). 2. Metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface which changes simple minerals into complex minerals (antonym: katamorphism; at or near the earth's surfac... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1336/
noun metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth`s surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974