S: (n) process, physical process (a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states) "events now in process"; "the process of calcification begins later for boys than for girls"
S: (n) entity (that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving))
S: (n) anamorphism (metamorphism that occurs deep under the earth's surface; changes simple minerals into complex minerals)
S: (n) anamorphosis, anamorphism (a distorted projection or perspective; especially an image distorted in such a way that it becomes visible only when viewed in a special manner)