deformity
Translation
deformity, malformation
Examples
The accident caused a slight deformity in his hand.
The accident caused a slight deformity in his hand.
Birth defects can lead to physical deformities.
Birth defects can lead to physical deformities.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) a malformed part of the body The doctor examined the deformity on his arm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: malformation, disfigurement, abnormality; Antonyms: perfection, regularity
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (away from) + 'form' + the suffix '-ity' (state). A state of being away from the correct form.
Memory Tips
Think of something that has been 'de-formed', meaning its shape has been ruined or altered.