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Definition of Deformation
1. Noun. A change for the worse.
Exact synonyms: Distortion
Generic synonyms: Damage, Harm, Impairment
Specialized synonyms: Warp, Warping
Derivative terms: Deform
Generic synonyms: Damage, Harm, Impairment
Specialized synonyms: Warp, Warping
Derivative terms: Deform
2. Noun. Alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it.
Generic synonyms: Alteration, Change, Modification
Specialized synonyms: Shear, Strain
Derivative terms: Deform, Deform, Deform, Deform, Deform, Deform, Deformational
Specialized synonyms: Shear, Strain
Derivative terms: Deform, Deform, Deform, Deform, Deform, Deform, Deformational
3. Noun. The act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself).
Exact synonyms: Contortion
Generic synonyms: Change Of Shape
Derivative terms: Contort, Contortionist, Deform, Deform, Deformational
Generic synonyms: Change Of Shape
Derivative terms: Contort, Contortionist, Deform, Deform, Deformational
Definition of Deformation
1. n. The act of deforming, or state of anything deformed.
Definition of Deformation
1. Noun. The act of deforming, or state of being deformed. ¹
2. Noun. A transformation; change of shape. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deformation
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Medical Definition of Deformation
1. A change from the normal size or shape. Also called deformity. A deformation can be present at birth (congenital) or develop after birth (acquired). (12 Dec 1998)