Deformation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of twisting or deforming the shape of something (e.g., yourself)
- §2
- alteration in the shape or dimensions of an object as a result of the application of stress to it
- §3
- a change for the worse