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Definition of deformed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical appearancehaving an unusual and unattractive shape
- The sculpture was deformed and hard to recognize.
2.
biologyTECH. having an abnormal physical form due to genetic or environmental factorsTECH.
- The deformed limbs were a result of a rare genetic condition..
3.
moral characterRare morally twisted or corruptedRare
- His deformed sense of justice shocked everyone.
Origin of deformed
Latin, de (down) + formare (to form)
Terms with deformed included in their meaning
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soft texture
soft and easily deformed when pressed
physical condition
condition of being deformed or misshapen
physically deformed
bent or twisted out of shape
botany
deformed growth on a tree
sports
auricle deformed by injury common in contact sports
physics
potential energy stored when an object is deformed
deformation
deformed into a sickle shape
deformed being
person or animal that is unusually deformed
deform
become deformed or misshapen
changeling
deformed or foolish child left by fairies
deformity
having a deformed foot
material property
able to be deformed without losing toughness
medical
abnormal vertebra with one side deformed
deformation
incorrect or deformed shape
material property
quality of being easily compressed or deformed
soft objects
soft and easily deformed when squeezed
biology
animal with deformed feet
Examples of deformed in a sentence
His deformed hand made it difficult to write. The sculpture appeared deformed due to the artist's unique style. The deformed tree grew in an unusual shape. Her deformed ethics were evident in her actions. A deformed conscience led him astray.
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- French:déformé, malformé, ...
- German:verformt, deformiert, ...
- Italian:deforme, corrotto, ...
- Spanish:deformado, malformado, ...
- Portuguese:deformado, distorcido, ...
- Chinese:畸形的, 扭曲的, ...
- Japanese:変形した, 奇形の, ...
- Arabic:مُشَوَّه, مُشوَّه الخِلقة, ...
- Hebrew:מְעוּוָת, מוּם גּוּפָנִי, ...
- Russian:деформированный, извращенный, ...
- Ukrainian:деформований, викривлений, ...
- Hindi:विकृत, असामान्य रूप, ...
Definition of deform - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
transformationtr. change the shape of something making it irregulartr.
- The heat deformed the plastic bottle.
2.
appearanceintr. become changed in shape or misshapenintr.
- The clay deformed as it dried.
3.
changetr. mar the character or quality of somethingtr.
- The scandal deformed the company's reputation.
4.
physicstr. alter the shape by applying force or stresstr.
- The metal rod deformed under pressure.
Origin of deform
Latin, de (down) + formare (to form)
Examples of deform in a sentence
Water can deform the cardboard if it gets wet. The plastic bottle deformed in the intense heat. Over time, the metal deformed under the machine's weight. The harsh criticism deformed his self-esteem. Years of neglect deformed the once beautiful garden. The plastic began to deform when exposed to heat.
High pressure can deform the geological layers.
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- French:déformer, se déformer, ...
- German:verformen, sich verformen, ...
- Italian:deformare, deformarsi, ...
- Spanish:deformar, deformarse, ...
- Portuguese:deformar, deformar-se, ...
- Chinese:变形, 走样, ...
- Japanese:変形する, ゆがむ, ...
- Arabic:شَوَّهَ, تَشَوَّهَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַוֵּת, לְהִתְעַוֵּת, ...
- Russian:деформировать, деформироваться, ...
- Ukrainian:деформувати, деформуватися, ...
- Hindi:विकृत करना, विकृत होना, ...
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