Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deformation
noun
/ˌdiːfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
Definition
The alteration of the shape or size of an object due to applied forces or conditions.
Examples
- The deformation of the metal occurred when it was subjected to high temperatures.
- After the earthquake, the deformation of the building was evident.
- In biology, deformation of cells can impact their function.
Meaning
Deformation refers to the way in which an object changes when stress is put upon it, affecting its physical form.
Synonyms
- distortion
- alteration
- warping
