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malformed
adjective
mal·formed
ˌmal-ˈfȯrmd
: characterized by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed : misshapen
Examples of malformed in a Sentence
a clay sculpture of an eagle that was so malformed that it looked more like a feathered football
Recent Examples on the Web
The tall clay-like skin creature looks like a candle melting in human form, without eyes, and with malformed hands that resemble a fetus’ in a sonogram.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
Paddy explains that Ant can’t speak because he was born with a malformed tongue.
—Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
Some dog and cat breeds are genetically more likely to have issues with malformed eyelids, which causes the eyelashes to scrape against the corneas.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 20 July 2024
This fungus is not very damaging, and the galls (tumor-like malformed leaf tissue) can just be plucked off and thrown out.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1817, in the meaning defined above
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“Malformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malformed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
malformed
adjective
mal·formed
(ˈ)mal-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd
: marked by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed : misshapen
Medical Definition
malformed
adjective
mal·formed
(ˈ)mal-ˈfȯ(ə)rmd
: characterized by malformation : badly or imperfectly formed
a malformed limb
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