DIFFORM

Etymology

Adjective

difform (comparative more difform, superlative most difform)

irregular in form; not uniform; anomalous or dissimilar

Source: Wiktionary


Dif"form`, a. Etym: [Cf. F. difforme, fr. L. dif- = dis- + forma form. Cf. Deform.]

Definition: Irregular in form; -- opposed to uniform; anomalous; hence, unlike; dissimilar; as, to difform corolla, the parts of which do not correspond in size or proportion; difform leaves. The unequal refractions of difform rays. Sir I. Newton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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