deformed
deformed Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Not having the normal or natural shape or form; misshapen or distorted, especially as a result of physical stress, damage, or abnormal growth.
"The extreme heat of the kiln left several of the ceramic bowls warped and deformed."
Morally, intellectually, or structurally corrupted, perverted, or twisted away from what is right or proper.
"The historian argued that the regime relied on a deformed interpretation of constitutional law to justify its policies."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to people with congenital conditions or physical disabilities, 'deformed' is widely considered outdated and offensive; neutral clinical or descriptive terms should be used instead.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English, borrowed from Old French deformer or directly from Latin deformare ('to put out of shape, disfigure'), composed of de- ('away from') and forma ('shape, form').