deformed
UK: dɪˈfɔːmd | US: dɪˈfɔːrmd
adj. misshapen or distorted in form
vt. (past tense of deform) caused to lose its original shape or structure
The word deformed originates from Latin deformare ("to mar the shape of"), combining de- (indicating reversal or removal) and forma ("shape"). The prefix de- negates or reverses the root form, implying a departure from the original structure. Over time, the term evolved in Middle English via Old French deformer, retaining its core meaning of physical distortion. The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle, often used adjectivally to describe the result of distortion.
The car's door was deformed after the collision.
Arthritis deformed his fingers over the years.
The artist intentionally deformed the figure to evoke emotion.
Plastic can become deformed under high heat.
Genetic mutations sometimes lead to deformed limbs in animals.