Meaning of the word deformity in English

What does deformity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deformity

US /dɪˈfɔːr.mə.t̬i/
UK /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Noun

1.

a physical blemish or distortion

Example:
The accident left him with a permanent facial deformity.
Some genetic conditions can cause physical deformities.
2.

a moral or intellectual flaw or perversion

Example:
His character suffered from a moral deformity.
The dictator's policies revealed a severe intellectual deformity.