Deformity: meaning, definitions and examples

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deformity

[ dɪˈfɔːrmɪti ]

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physical appearance

A deformity is a malformation or distortion in the shape or structure of a part of the body.

Synonyms

abnormality, disfigurement, malformation

Examples of usage

The child was born with a deformity in his left arm.
She felt self-conscious about the facial deformity she had since birth.

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society

A deformity can also refer to a flaw or imperfection in something that deviates from the normal or accepted standards.

Synonyms

deviation, flaw, imperfection

Examples of usage

The corruption scandal was a deformity in the government's integrity.
The poor working conditions were a deformity in the company's reputation.

Translations

Translations of the word "deformity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deformidade

🇮🇳 विकृति

🇩🇪 Missbildung

🇮🇩 kelainan

🇺🇦 деформація

🇵🇱 deformacja

🇯🇵 変形 (へんけい)

🇫🇷 déformation

🇪🇸 deformidad

🇹🇷 deformite

🇰🇷 기형 (畸形)

🇸🇦 تشوه

🇨🇿 deformace

🇸🇰 deformácia

🇨🇳 畸形 (jīxíng)

🇸🇮 deformacija

🇮🇸 afmyndun

🇰🇿 деформация

🇬🇪 დეფორმაცია

🇦🇿 deformasiya

🇲🇽 deformidad

Word origin

The word 'deformity' originated from the Latin word 'deformitas', which means 'ugliness' or 'deformity'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe physical malformations or deviations from the norm. Over time, the term has expanded to also encompass flaws or imperfections in various contexts, reflecting a deviation from accepted standards.