deformity

CEFRC1

/dɪˈfɔːmɪti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A physical shape or structure that is unusual or damaged.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic.

Examples

  • He was born with a deformity in his right hand.

  • congenital deformity

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The state of being deformed.

More examples

In context

  • physical deformity

  • severe deformity

  • The accident left him with a slight facial deformity.

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Origin

noun

Inherited from Middle English deformite, from Middle French deformite, from Latin dēfōrmitās (“deformity, ugliness”), from dēfōrmis (“deformed, ugly”) + -itās, from dē + fōrma (“shape, form”).