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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This could allow for greater design flexibility, as lower curing deformation results in fewer distortions during production.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Among Trump’s most consequential legacies has been his deformation of the temperament and disposition of virtually the entire Republican Party.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the screen uses auto-smoothing flex glass, which is resistant to deformation and better able to recover its original shape.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
The firm assessed performance metrics such as force reduction, vertical deformation, ball rebound, surface friction, flatness and surface temperature—but only in the context of non-game use.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Among Trump’s most consequential legacies has been his deformation of the temperament and disposition of virtually the entire Republican Party.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the screen uses auto-smoothing flex glass, which is resistant to deformation and better able to recover its original shape.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
The firm assessed performance metrics such as force reduction, vertical deformation, ball rebound, surface friction, flatness and surface temperature—but only in the context of non-game use.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deformation
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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deformation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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