Deformation

//ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of deforming, or state of being deformed. countable, uncountable

    "plastic deformation"

  2. 2
    the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself) wordnet
  3. 3
    A transformation; change of shape. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it wordnet
  5. 5
    a change for the worse wordnet

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Example

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"The supervolcano of Yellowstone hasn't erupted in ages, but telltale signs such as deformation of land and earthquakes showcase its activity."

Etymology

From Old French deformation, see deform. Morphologically deform + -ation.

Related phrases

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