deformity
Deformity (noun) means an unusual or misshapen feature, especially of the body. Example: “The surgery corrected the deformity in his hand.”
How to use deformity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn abnormal shape or feature, whether physical or structural.
Word forms
deformities plural
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The surgery corrected the _____ in his hand.
Etymology
From Latin dēfōrmitās, from dēfōrmis ("misshapen") — built from dē- + fōrma ("shape, form").
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What does “deformity” mean?
The word “deformity” means an unusual or misshapen feature, especially of the body. In plain terms, an abnormal shape or feature, whether physical or structural.
How do you pronounce “deformity”?
“Deformity” is pronounced dih-FAW-mih-tee (/dɪˈfɔɹməti/ in IPA).
How do you use “deformity” in a sentence?
Here is “deformity” used in a sentence: “The surgery corrected the deformity in his hand.”
What part of speech is “deformity”?
“Deformity” is a noun.
Where does the word “deformity” come from?
The word “deformity” comes from Latin. From Latin dēfōrmitās, from dēfōrmis ("misshapen") — built from dē- + fōrma ("shape, form").
How many meanings does “deformity” have?
“Deformity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an unusual or misshapen feature, especially of the body.