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

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

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

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

1. [n -S]

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deformation

deforciants
deforcing
deforest
deforestation
deforestations
deforested
deforesting
deforests
deform
deformability
deformable
deformalize
deformalized
deformalizes
deformalizing
deformation-retract
deformation-retracted
deformation-retracting
deformation-retracts
deformation energy
deformation retract
deformation retracted
deformation retracting
deformation retracts
deformational
deformations
deformative
deformed
deformedness

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