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undeformed

undeformed

5.1
Not changed in shape and still in its original state
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌndɪˈfɔrmd/
translation icon : sin deformar
  • The sculpture remained undeformed after years of exposure to the elements.

Examples

  • The nose of this bullet is undeformed; it's still perfectly round.

  • The back and thighs of each subject were elevated and supported by foam cushions while the buttock tissues were maintained in their undeformed shape.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Most of the play is in relatively undeformed structural areas.

    Blog text (14)
  • To obtain high energy density per unit weight, the constituent CNTs must be loaded and deformed uniformly so that undeformed CNTs do not add dead weight to the system.

    Academic text (2010)
  • During the experiment, the metal rod stayed undeformed despite the high temperatures.

  • The fossils were preserved in an undeformed state, retaining their original details.

Synonyms

unspoiled
vsundeformed
11 3.9

Not damaged or rotten and still in a fresh, natural state

applies to original physical form rather than focusing on decay or purity
unaltered
vsundeformed
5 3.7

Still in its original state and not changed

focuses more on physical shape preservation than on any unchanged condition
untouched
vsundeformed
3 3.7

Not changed by what other people or things do

highlights original physical form rather than merely lack of external influence
unmodified
vsundeformed
2 3.8

Not changed from its original form

narrows this to maintaining physical shape specifically rather than all features
unmanipulated
vsundeformed
1 5.8

In its original state and not changed by people

is about unchanged shape itself rather than absence of handling or control
unwarped
vsundeformed
5.6

Remaining flat and not bent or twisted

is about keeping original form generally rather than only flatness
unsquashed
vsundeformed
4.7

Not crushed or flattened and still in its original shape

describes preserved form overall rather than resistance to crushing only
uncreased
vsundeformed
3.5

Smooth with no folds or wrinkles

refers to original shape broadly rather than only surface smoothness
untransformed
vsundeformed
5.2

Not changed from its original form or state

emphasizes keeping original physical form rather than general appearance alone
untampered
vsundeformed
6.3

Not opened or changed from the original condition

concerns keeping original form rather than only avoiding interference
unshifted
vsundeformed
5.0

Not moved or changed from where it was before

means original shape is kept, not only that position stayed the same

Antonyms

4.6

Having a shape that is not normal and often looking ugly

3.6

Changed in some way to fit better or show new information

How Deformed

mangled
  • NSFW
6 5.3
damaged
1 1.1
deformed
4.6
undeformed
5.1
intact
304 3.7

Surface Forms

undeformed positive

Morphology

undeformed = deformed (transparent) = un + deform + ed

Formed by the productive negating prefix 'un-' applied to the common adjective 'deformed', so the negated meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

Undeformed starts with un- meaning 'not' and is built on deform, where form means 'shape' and de- means 'away' or 'change'. So undeformed means 'not changed in shape', which is why we use it for things that keep their original form.