Malformation: meaning, definitions and examples

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malformation

 

[ หŒmรฆlfษ”หrหˆmeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

A malformation is a physical abnormality or irregularity that is present from birth. It can affect various parts of the body, such as organs, bones, or tissues. Malformations are typically caused by genetic factors, environmental influences, or a combination of both.

Synonyms

abnormality, anomaly, deformity

Examples of usage

  • His malformation of the spine required surgery to correct.
  • The baby was born with a malformation of the heart.
  • The doctor explained that the facial malformation was a result of a genetic mutation.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A malformation can also refer to a mistake or error in the formation or structure of something, such as a plan, idea, or process. It implies a flaw or imperfection in the design or implementation.

Synonyms

error, flaw, mistake

Examples of usage

  • The malformation of the project led to its failure.
  • The malformation of the argument weakened its credibility.
  • Her malformation of the recipe resulted in a disastrous meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "malformation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น malformaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Missbildung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malformasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znieksztaล‚cenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅ‡ๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malformation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malformaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท malformasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูˆู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malformace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malformรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็•ธๅฝข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ malformacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afmyndun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตั„ะพั€ะผะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malformasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ malformaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'malformation' originated from the combination of 'mal-' meaning 'bad' and 'formation' meaning 'the act of forming or the state of being formed'. It first appeared in the mid-17th century in medical contexts to describe physical abnormalities. Over time, the term has expanded to encompass errors or flaws in various aspects of life beyond just the physical realm.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,684, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.