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Definition of misshape

misshape

/mɪsˈʃeɪp/
mis · shape
Adverb:misshapenly
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Adjective:misshapen
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Past Simple:misshaped
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Past Participle:misshapen
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Present Participle:misshaping
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misshape Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To give an abnormal, distorted, or unsightly form to something; to deform.

Example

"Exposure to extreme heat can easily warp and misshape the delicate plastic components."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'misshaped' is the regular past participle of the verb, the irregular form 'misshapen' is overwhelmingly preferred as an adjective in modern English.

• Rhymes for misshape

• Nearby Words

missalette
missell
missend
misshape
misshapen
misshapenly
missile

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'misshapen', formed by combining the prefix 'mis-' (badly, wrongly) with the verb 'shape', from Old English 'scieppan' (to form or create).

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