About The Word Deformation
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Deformation
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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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