deformational

8.8

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

adjective
/dɪˈfɔːrmeɪʃənl/

Specialized

: deformacional

The engineers studied the deformational behavior of metals under extreme heat.

Examples

This theory explains the deformational processes involved in the folding of rock layers.
Seismic waves can produce significant deformational effects on the earth’s crust.
The deformational analysis revealed significant changes in the structure.
In geology, deformational processes are crucial for understanding tectonic activity.
The engineers studied the deformational behavior of metals under extreme heat.
In geology, deformational processes are crucial for understanding tectonic activity.
This theory explains the deformational processes involved in the folding of rock layers.

Synonyms

distortional

vsdeformational

Specialized

1 8.6

Relating to a change in shape or form

focuses on change in shape or size of material bodies or figures

distortive

vsdeformational

1 7.5

Making something change shape or look not normal

covers change in shape or size and may be relating rather than only causing

deformative

vsdeformational

Specialized

7.7

Making something change shape in a harmful way

is neutral about effects and applies to any shape or size change

How Deforming

deformational

Specialized

8.8

malleable

Specialized

5 6.0

flexible

46 3.4

rigid

37 4.0

Surface Forms

deformational positive

Morphology

deformational = deformation (semi-transparent) = de + form + ation + al

This is a standard adjective formed from the noun 'deformation' meaning 'relating to deformation'.

Etymology

Deformational has the part de- meaning 'away' and form meaning 'shape', just like the common word form. So, something deformational describes a process that changes the shape or size of an object.