deformation
noun/ˌdiːfɔrˈmeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,035 most common English word
Meaning
a change in the shape or form of something, especially due to stress or force.
Example sentence
The engineer measured the deformation of the bridge caused by heavy traffic.
Synonyms & related words
- distortion
- warping
- bending
- alteration
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