deformation
noun
de·for·ma·tion ˌdē-ˌfȯr-ˈmā-shən 
ˌde-fər-
ˌde-fər-
1
: alteration of form or shape
also : the product of such alteration
3
: change for the worse
Examples of deformation in a Sentence
the catastrophic deformation of the steel girders under the enormous weight of the bridge
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All of the processes of deformation, faulting and sedimentation are localized in one area, causing the Earth's crust to thin dramatically, according to Rowan, the study's lead author. —
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 Lateral deformation and bowing can impact the placement and performance of fuel, and the monobloc construction of these tubes is designed to mitigate those issues. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026 This deformation and discoloration are attributed to the excessive heat some bricks experience in the firing process. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 Those deformation patterns feed into an AI model that identifies which word was articulated. —Omar Kardoudi april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deformation
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 Lateral deformation and bowing can impact the placement and performance of fuel, and the monobloc construction of these tubes is designed to mitigate those issues. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026 This deformation and discoloration are attributed to the excessive heat some bricks experience in the firing process. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 Those deformation patterns feed into an AI model that identifies which word was articulated. —Omar Kardoudi april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deformation
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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/deformation. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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