deformed

CEFRB2

/dɪˈfɔːmd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having an unusual or damaged shape.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of deform

Examples

  • A lozenge is a square deformed indefinably, generally by heat.

  • English deformed several words of French.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Unusual of shape; misshapen.

More examples

In context

  • Most foreland fold and thrust belts are linear or arcuate belts of folds and thrust faults that form a marginal part of an orogenic belt between an undeformed craton and a more intensely deformed inner zone.

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The blank tree had grown in an unusual twisted shape.

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