deformation

noun
UK: /ˌdiː.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌdiː.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The act of changing something's shape or form, often making it worse.

    1. The car suffered deformation in the accident.
    2. The metal underwent significant deformation during the manufacturing process because of high pressure.

  2. A change in the shape or form of something, especially due to pressure or force.

    1. The bridge showed signs of deformation.
    2. Engineers carefully analyzed the steel beam's deformation under heavy loads to ensure structural integrity.

Synonyms

distortion alteration mutilation twisting
deformation verb

  1. To change shape, form, or structure, often by force or pressure.

    1. The metal will deform under high heat.
    2. The plastic components deformed slightly when exposed to prolonged ultraviolet radiation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deformation" in English means: The act of changing something's shape or form, often making it worse., A change in the shape or form of something, especially due to pressure or force..

The phonetic transcription of "deformation" is /ˌdiː.fɔːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌdiː.fɔːrˈmeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deformation": distortion, alteration, mutilation, twisting.

Example usage of "deformation": "The car suffered deformation in the accident.". More examples on the page.