Deformity Meaning
/dɪˈfɔːmɪti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being deformed.
nounAn ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic.
Sentence Examples
He was born with a deformity in his right hand.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The baby was born with a rare ____ that required immediate surgery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was born with a ____ in his right hand.
Word Origin & History
Inherited from Middle English deformite, from Middle French deformite, from Latin dēfōrmitās (“deformity, ugliness”), from dēfōrmis (“deformed, ugly”) + -itās, from dē + fōrma (“shape, form”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The baby was born with a rare ____ that required immediate surgery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was born with a ____ in his right hand.