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- [dih-fawr-mi-tee]
- /dɪˈfɔr mɪ ti/
- /dɪˈfɔː.mɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fawr-mi-tee]
- /dɪˈfɔr mɪ ti/
Definitions of deformity word
- countable noun 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. 3
- uncountable noun deformity Deformity is the condition of having a deformity. 3
- noun deformity a deformed condition; disfigurement 3
- noun deformity an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part 3
- noun deformity a deformed person or thing 3
- noun deformity a defect, esp of the mind or morals; depravity 3
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Origin of deformity
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English deformite < Old French < Latin dēfōrmitās, equivalent to dēfōrm(is) deform2 + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Deformity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deformity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
deformity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deformity
noun deformity
- abnormality — An abnormality in something, especially in a person's body or behaviour, is an unusual part or feature of it that may be worrying or dangerous.
- impairment — the state of being diminished, weakened, or damaged, especially mentally or physically: cognitive impairment in older adults.
- defect — A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
- malformation — faulty or anomalous formation or structure, especially in a living body: malformation of the teeth.
- contortion — Contortions are movements of your body or face into unusual shapes or positions.
Antonyms for deformity
noun deformity
- favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- goodness — the state or quality of being good.
- regularity — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
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