Deformation: meaning, definitions and examples

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deformation

 

[ หŒdiหfษ”หหˆmeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in engineering

The action or process of deforming or distorting a material. It can be caused by stress, heat, pressure, or other external factors.

Synonyms

bending, distortion, misshaping, warping.

Examples of usage

  • The deformation of the metal was due to the high temperature it was exposed to.
  • She studied the effects of deformation on different types of materials.
  • Deformation can lead to structural weaknesses in buildings.
  • The engineer explained how deformation can affect the performance of the machine.
  • The deformation of the plastic was evident after being bent multiple times.
Context #2 | Noun

in biology

A change in the shape or structure of an organ, tissue, or cell, often due to genetic mutations or environmental factors.

Synonyms

abnormality, defect, malformation, mutation.

Examples of usage

  • The deformation of the leaf was caused by a genetic abnormality.
  • Researchers are studying the effects of deformation on cell function.
  • Deformation in the bone structure can be a result of disease.
  • The plant showed signs of deformation due to lack of sunlight.
  • The deformation of the cell membrane affected its ability to function properly.

Translations

Translations of the word "deformation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deformaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Deformation

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ deformasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deformacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉformation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deformaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deformasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ€ํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deformace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deformรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deformacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afmyndun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deformasiyaya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deformaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'deformation' originated from the Latin word 'deformatio', which means a change in form or shape. It has been used in various fields such as engineering, biology, and materials science to describe the process of altering the structure or appearance of something. The concept of deformation has been studied extensively to understand its causes and effects on different materials and organisms.

See also: deformity.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,950 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.