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Definition of deform

deform

/dɪˈfɔːrm/
de · form
Adjective:deformed
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Past Simple:deformed
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Past Participle:deformed
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Present Participle:deforming
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deform Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To distort or spoil the natural or normal shape of something; to make misshapen or disfigured.

Example

"Tightly fitting shoes can deform the bones of a growing foot over time."

2

To become altered in shape or size under the action of a force, pressure, or heat (especially of a physical material or structure).

Example

"Most plastics will soften and deform when exposed to high temperatures."

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• Rhymes for deform

• Nearby Words

deforest
deforestation
deforester
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deformable
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French deformer, from Latin deformare ('to disfigure or put out of shape'), formed from de- ('away from, undo') and forma ('shape, form').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deform. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deform
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