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deformation

de·for·ma·tion
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dee-fawr-mey-shuh n, def-er-]
    • /ˌdi fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən, ˌdɛf ər-/
    • /diːfɔːˈmeɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dee-fawr-mey-shuh n, def-er-]
    • /ˌdi fɔrˈmeɪ ʃən, ˌdɛf ər-/

Definitions of deformation word

  • noun deformation the act of deforming; distortion 3
  • noun deformation the result of deforming; a change in form, esp for the worse 3
  • noun deformation a change in the dimensions of an object resulting from a stress 3
  • noun deformation a deforming or being deformed 3
  • noun deformation the result of deforming; disfigurement 3
  • noun deformation a change in form for the worse 3

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Origin of deformation

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English deformacioun < Latin dēfōrmātiōn- (stem of dēfōrmātiō), equivalent to dēfōrmāt(us) (past participle of dēfōrmāre; see deform1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Deformation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deformation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

deformation usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for deformation

noun deformation

  • deformity — A deformity is a part of someone's body which is not the normal shape because of injury or illness, or because they were born this way.
  • unsightliness — distasteful or unpleasant to look at: an unsightly wound; unsightly disorder.
  • pout — to thrust out the lips, especially in displeasure or sullenness.
  • twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
  • grimace — a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.

Antonyms for deformation

noun deformation

  • grin — to smile broadly, especially as an indication of pleasure, amusement, or the like.
  • smile — a pleasant or agreeable appearance, look, or aspect.
  • beauty — Beauty is the state or quality of being beautiful.
  • smoothness — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.

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