Deform: meaning, definitions and examples

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deform

 

[ dษชหˆfษ”หm ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical appearance

To spoil the usual and natural shape or appearance of something, especially by hitting or bending it.

Synonyms

disfigure, distort, mutilate

Examples of usage

  • He deformed his toy by stepping on it.
  • The car was deformed after the accident.
Context #2 | Verb

biology

To cause a part of the body to become a different shape, usually in a way that is not attractive or natural.

Synonyms

malform, misshape

Examples of usage

  • The disease deforms the bones.
  • The virus can deform the fetus.
Context #3 | Noun

physical appearance

An unnatural change in the usual shape or appearance of something.

Synonyms

disfigurement, distortion, malformation

Examples of usage

  • The deformity in his hand was caused by an accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "deform" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deformar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verformen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengubah bentuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deformowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๅฝขใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉformer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deformar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸekil bozmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€ํ˜•์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูˆูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deformovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deformovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deformirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afmynda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ะธัะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deformar

Etymology

The word 'deform' originates from the Latin word 'deformare', which means 'to disfigure'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century. The concept of deformation has been studied in various fields such as physics, biology, and engineering. In biology, deformities can result from genetic mutations, injuries, or environmental factors. The term has also been used metaphorically to describe changes in shape or structure that deviate from the norm.

See also: amorphic, conform, deformed, form, formal, formality, formally, formation, formative, formatter, formed, former, formerly, formic, forming, formless, forms, malform, malformation, multiformity, preformative, reform, unformed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,016, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.