Definition of "anamorphic" []

• Relating to, having, or producing different optical imaging effects along mutually perpendicular radii: an anamorphic lens. (adjective)

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• "Twentieth Century Fox presents the film on Blu-ray in anamorphic widescreen (2.35: 1) and in 5.1 DTS-HD."
• "Universal presents the film on Blu-ray (no less) in anamorphic widescreen and DTS-HD 5.1 surround."
• "The film is presented in anamorphic widescreen (1.78: 1) and in 2.0 mono."