Definition of deform
transitive verb
1 : to spoil the form of
2a : to spoil the looks of : disfigure a face deformed by bitternessb : to mar the character of a marriage deformed by jealousy
3 : to alter the shape of by stress
intransitive verb
: to become misshapen or changed in shape
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Examples of deform in a Sentence
The disease eventually deforms the bones.
The disease eventually causes the bones to deform.
Recent Examples of deform from the Web
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This mesh helps keep the ball from deforming when kicked, which stops the ball from veering while in flight.
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Origin and Etymology of deform
Middle English, from Anglo-French or Latin; Anglo-French desfurmer, from Latin deformare, from de- + formare to form, from forma form
First Known Use: 15th century
Synonym Discussion of deform
DEFORM Defined for English Language Learners
deform
playDefinition of deform for English Language Learners
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: to change something so that it no longer has its normal or original shape
DEFORM Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of deform for Students
deformed
;deforming
: to spoil the form or the natural appearance of
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