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deformation

de·for·ma·tion

UK/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ US/ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

a change for the worse

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2.

alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it

3.

the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)

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Origin

From Old French deformation, see deform. Morphologically deform + -ation.

Phrases

  • deformation energy
  • deformation retract
  • elastic deformation
  • ice deformation
  • plastic deformation
  • professional deformation
  • taboo deformation

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