DEFORMATION

contortion, deformation

(noun) the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)

deformation

(noun) alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it

distortion, deformation

(noun) a change for the worse

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

deformation (countable and uncountable, plural deformations)

The act of deforming, or state of being deformed.

A transformation; change of shape.

Source: Wiktionary


Def`or*ma"tion, n. Etym: [L. deformatio: cf. F. déformation.]

1. The act of deforming, or state of anything deformed. Bp. Hall.

2. Transformation; change of shape.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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