noun
deformity
dih-FAW-mih-tee
Deformity (noun) means an unusual or misshapen feature, especially of the body. Example: “The surgery corrected the deformity in his hand.”
noun
1
An unusual or misshapen feature, especially of the body.
"She worked with children born with limb deformities."
"The accident left him with a slight facial deformity."
"The surgery corrected the deformity in his hand."
2
The general state of being abnormally shaped.
"The old bridge showed signs of structural deformity after the flood."
How to use deformity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn abnormal shape or feature, whether physical or structural.
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- Plural
- deformities
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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.
