deformation
noun
de·for·ma·tion
ˌdē-ˌfȯr-ˈmā-shən 
ˌde-fər-
ˌde-fər-
1
: alteration of form or shape
also
: the product of such alteration
3
: change for the worse
Examples of deformation in a Sentence
the catastrophic deformation of the steel girders under the enormous weight of the bridge
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Scientists inferred signs of deformation from earthquakes strong enough to reach the planet’s heart.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
The scientists found unexplained variations in some of those waves, pointing to physical deformations in the inner core.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
This activity is most likely the cause for the deformation at the center of the volcanic system, the paper notes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
The scientists found unexplained variations in some of those waves, pointing to physical deformations in the inner core.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
The results suggest a high flow of lava increases ground deformation, leading to precursory warning signs that can alert scientists to a potential eruption.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 16 June 2025
This activity is most likely the cause for the deformation at the center of the volcanic system, the paper notes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deformation
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“Deformation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deformation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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