deformation

Meanings

• verb

  The act of altering or distorting the shape or form of something.

  - "The sculptor made a deformation of the statue's nose."
  - "The wind caused a deformation in the tree's branches."

• noun

  A deviation from what is normal or expected.

  - "The economic deformation caused widespread hardship."
  - "There was a deformation in the election results."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deformation
formation , station , nation , vacation

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Homonyms

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1. deformation (fr) : formation
   

2. deformation (es) : distorsión
   

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Homophones

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1. deformation (fr) : formation
   

2. deformation (es) : distorsión
   

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Variants

List of all variants of deformation that leads to same result
deformation , deformational , deformations

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Forms

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deforms, deforming, deformed

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'deformer' meaning 'to shape, form, or mold'.

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Trivia

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1. Deformation can also refer to the process of altering the shape of a crystal structure.

2. In mathematics, a deformation of a surface is a smooth transformation that preserves its topology.

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Related Concepts

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1. distortion: The act of altering or changing something in a way that is not accurate or true to the original.

2. mutation: A fundamental change in the genetic material of an organism.

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Culture

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Deformation has been used in various artistic contexts, such as sculpture and pottery, to create unique and expressive works. In literature, deformation can refer to a character's physical or emotional transformation.

How to Memorize "deformation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of molding or shaping an object to understand the meaning of deformation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something being altered or distorted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Deformations are changes in shape or form' to remember the meaning.

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