Deformity: meaning, definitions and examples

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deformity

 

[ dษชหˆfษ”หrmษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deformidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Missbildung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelainan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deformacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๅฝข (ใธใ‚“ใ‘ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉformation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deformidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deformite

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํ˜• (็•ธๅฝข)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deformace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ deformรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็•ธๅฝข (jฤซxรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ deformacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afmyndun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ะธั

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deformasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deformidad

Etymology

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.

See also: deformation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,792, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.