deformation

See also: déformation

English

Etymology

From Old French deformation, see deform. Morphologically deform +‎ -ation.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/, /ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃən/
  • (General American, Canada) IPA(key): /ˌdɛfɚˈmeɪʃn̩/, /ˌdifɔɹˈmeɪʃən/, /ˌdifɚˈmeɪʃən/
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  • (General Australian, New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˌdiːfoːˈmæɪʃən/, /ˌdefəˈmæɪʃən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

deformation (countable and uncountable, plural deformations)

  1. The act of deforming, or state of being deformed.
    plastic deformation
    permanent deformation
    structural deformation
    The metal showed signs of deformation under stress.
    Earthquakes can cause severe ground deformation.
  2. A transformation; change of shape.

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