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Deformation

Deformation Meaning & Definition
Deformation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Deformation?

[n] the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
[n] alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
[n] a change for the worse

Synonyms | Synonyms for Deformation: contortion | distortion

Related Terms | Find terms related to Deformation:

See Also | alteration | change | change of shape | damage | harm | impairment | modification | shear | strain | warp | warping

Deformation In Webster's Dictionary

\Def`or*ma"tion\, n. [L. deformatio: cf. F. d['e]formation.] 1. The act of deforming, or state of anything deformed. --Bp. Hall. 2. Transformation; change of shape.

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