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deformed

UK
/dɪˈfɔːmd/
US
/dɪˈfɔrmd/

Translations

deformedadjective
more deformed
Comp.
most deformed
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfɔːmd/
US
/dɪˈfɔrmd/
The deformed tree stood out in the otherwise uniform forest.
L'arbre déformé se détachait dans la forêt par ailleurs uniforme.
Additional translations
difformeS'emploie surtout pour insister sur un aspect visiblement contrefait ou disgracieux.
Synonyms
misshapen
malformed
disfigured
contorted
twisted
abnormal
irregular
bent
Antonyms
formed
shapely
normal
deformverb

deformed

Past Simple

deformed
Past Simple
deformed
Past Participle
deforming
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfɔːm/
US
/dɪˈfɔrm/
The intense heat caused the plastic to deform.
La chaleur intense a déformé le plastique.
se déformer
If heated too quickly, the glass may deform and crack.
Si elle est chauffée trop rapidement, la vitre peut se déformer et se fissurer.
Synonyms
mutilate
distort
warp
twist
contort
misshape
malform
disfigure
Antonyms
form
shape
mold

Definitions

deformedadjective
Having a shape that is not normal or natural, often due to damage or a defect.
The deformed tree stood out in the otherwise uniform forest.
Distorted in shape or appearance, often in a way that is considered unattractive or unsightly.
The sculpture was intentionally deformed to challenge traditional aesthetics.
deformverb
To alter the shape or structure of something, often in a way that makes it less attractive or functional.
The intense heat caused the plastic to deform.
To spoil the appearance or shape of something.
The pressure of the heavy load deformed the metal beam.
To become distorted in shape or form; to lose its original configuration under stress.
If heated too quickly, the glass may deform and crack.
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