Anagenesis
Biology. the progressive evolution of a species.
Compare .
Physiology. the regeneration of tissue.
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- Anagenetic
Biology. the progressive evolution of a species. Compare . Physiology. the regeneration of tissue. Historical Examples The rôle of the anagenetic energies is to raise the inferior energies to their own level by assimilating inorganic substances. Creative Evolution Henri Bergson
- Anaglyph
an ornament sculptured or embossed in low relief, as a cameo. Optics. a composite picture printed in two colors that produces a three-dimensional image when viewed through spectacles having lenses of corresponding colors. Historical Examples The anaglyph was peculiar to the Egyptian priests; the hieroglyph generally known to the well educated. The Caxtons, Complete Edward […]
- Anaglyphoscope
a pair of spectacles for viewing an .
- Anaglypta
noun trademark a type of thick embossed wallpaper
- Anagnorisis
(in ancient Greek tragedy) the critical moment of recognition or discovery, especially preceding peripeteia. Historical Examples Il Lasca, who deserves great credit for his perspicacity, carried on an unremitting warfare against the comedy of anagnorisis. Renaissance in Italy: Italian Literature John Addington Symonds It was often associated with the anagnorisis or recognition. Play-Making William Archer […]