malformed
Definition
Adjective 1. Having an abnormal or misshapen form: Describes something, especially a body part or structure, that is badly formed, deformed, or distorted from its natural or proper shape.
Usage
The adjective "malformed" is used to describe an object or, more commonly, a part of a living organism that has developed or been formed incorrectly. It often implies a structural defect present from birth or development. * It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb). * It carries a formal or medical tone.
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the puppy with a malformed heart valve.
- Several of the ancient pottery shards were malformed and unusable.
- The condition results in malformed bones and joints.
- The software flagged the data packet as malformed and rejected it.
Advanced Usage
- In Computing: Used to describe data, packets, or requests that do not conform to the required syntax or structure, making them invalid or unprocessable.
- The server returned an error due to a malformed URL.
Variants and Related Words
- Malformation (noun): The condition of being malformed; an abnormal physical formation.
- The scan revealed a congenital malformation.
- Misshapen (adjective): Similar to "malformed," emphasizing an ugly or unnatural shape.
- Deformed (adjective): Often used interchangeably with "malformed," but can sometimes imply a more severe distortion or a change from an original shape.
Synonyms
- Deformed
- Misshapen
- Distorted
- Ill-shapen
- Abnormal
Antonyms
- Well-formed
- Normal
- Perfect
- Symmetrical
Adjective
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so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
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deformed thalidomide babies
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his poor distorted limbs
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an ill-shapen vase
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a limp caused by a malformed foot
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misshapen old fingers
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