deformity
/di'fɔ:miti/
Definition
- Noun:
- An abnormal or misshapen physical condition of a body part or the body as a whole: A deformity is a state where a part of the body is not formed correctly, often from birth, disease, or injury, resulting in a shape that deviates from the typical or normal appearance.
- A disfigured or spoiled appearance: Deformity can also refer more generally to the condition of being marred, misshapen, or distorted, which can apply to objects or appearances beyond the human body.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The accident left him with a severe deformity of the leg.
- Congenital deformities can sometimes be corrected with surgery.
- The old statue showed the deformity of centuries of erosion.
Advanced Usage
- "Moral deformity": A metaphorical use describing a severe flaw or corruption in character.
- His cruelty was seen as a moral deformity by his peers.
Variants and Related Words
- Deform (verb): To spoil the natural form or shape of something; to make misshapen.
- The disease can deform the bones.
- Deformation (noun): The process or result of deforming or being deformed.
- The deformation of the metal was caused by extreme heat.
Synonyms
- Malformation: An abnormal physical structure, especially one present from birth.
- Disfigurement: A condition of having one's appearance spoiled or deeply scarred.
- Distortion: The action of twisting or altering something out of its normal shape.
Related Phrases
- Physical deformity: Specifically emphasizes an anatomical abnormality.
- The charity provides support for children with physical deformities.
Related Idioms
- A deformity of nature: A phrase used to describe something in the natural world that is strikingly abnormal or misshapen.
- The two-headed calf was considered a deformity of nature.
Noun
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an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen
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there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect's back
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suffering from facial disfiguration
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an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
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