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:
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The accident left him with a permanent facial deformity.
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Some genetic conditions can cause physical deformities.
2.
a moral or intellectual flaw or perversion
Example:
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His character suffered from a moral deformity.
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The dictator's policies revealed a severe intellectual deformity.