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deformative

deformative

7.7
Making something change shape in a harmful way
  • adjective
  • /dɪˈfɔːrmətɪv/
  • Specialized
translation icon : deformativo
  • The deformative effects of the accident were evident in his injuries.

Examples

  • Prolonged pressure can have deformative effects on soft materials.

  • She noticed a deformative change in the sculpture after the storm.

  • The rare condition has a deformative impact on the patient's joints.

  • The artist used a deformative technique to create abstract sculptures.

  • The rare condition has a deformative impact on the patient's joints.

  • Prolonged pressure can have deformative effects on soft materials.

  • She noticed a deformative change in the sculpture after the storm.

Synonyms

distortive
vsdeformative
7.5

Making something change shape or look not normal

often implies change that is damaging or harmful
deformational
vsdeformative
  • Specialized
8.8

Relating to a change in the shape or size of a thing

emphasizes shape change often with harmful or damaging effect
distortional
vsdeformative
  • Specialized
8.6

Relating to a change in shape or form

is specifically about change often seen as damaging or harmful

How Deforming

destructive
243 4.2
deformative
  • Specialized
7.7
pliable
8 4.2
stable
473 2.3

Surface Forms

deformative positive

Morphology

deformative = deform (semi-transparent) = de + form + ative

From the verb 'deform', the adjective means 'causing or relating to deforming' in a standard and readily understandable way.

Etymology

Deformative comes from the parts de- meaning 'remove' or 'away' and form meaning 'shape', and it is related to the verb deform. So deformative describes something that changes or damages the shape of an object, like pressure that bends soft materials or a condition that alters joints.