undeformed

adjective

un·​de·​formed ˌən-di-ˈfȯrmd How to pronounce undeformed (audio)
-dē-
: not deformed : free of deformity or deformation
undeformed rocks/sediments

Examples of undeformed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Timmins site is comprised of layers of volcanic and sedimentary deposits and is relatively undeformed by forces such as erosion or seismic activity, which factored into the water’s preservation. Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2013

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Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undeformed was in 1673

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“Undeformed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undeformed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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