deformation
2 synonyms for deformation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The process of changing something's shape, or the changed shape that results.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French deformation, see deform. Morphologically deform + -ation.
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