Added 6 October 2026
deformation
/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about deformation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A change for the worse.
- Alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it.
- The act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself).
Origin
From Old French deformation, see deform. Morphologically deform + -ation.
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