deformation
/ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
1The action or process of deforming or distorting: solid rock undergoing slow deformation...
- Bridges can be designed either to remain elastic during the design earthquake or to undergo irreversible but controlled deformation or displacement.
- The possibility that this scrappy specimen has also undergone very significant deformation should be considered.
- When the load exceeds a value corresponding to the yield strength, the specimen undergoes gross plastic deformation.
1.1The result of a distorting process: the deformation will be temporary...
- Fatigue results in a brittle-appearing fracture, with no gross deformation at the fracture.
- If you weigh 80 kg or more, you must be especially vigilant and have your bicycle inspected regularly for any evidence of cracks, deformation, or other signs of fatigue or stress.
- The X-ray showed no apparent damage or deformation.
Synonyms
distortion, malformation, contortion, buckling, twisting, warping, bending, wrenching, misshaping;
twist, warp, bend, buckle, curve
1.2 [count noun] An altered form of a word, especially one used to avoid overt profanity (e.g. dang for damn).
Derivatives
deformational
- Leslie & Higgings described four deformational phases in the same region.
- The age of the deformational fabrics is not known with certainty.