deform — to change the usual shape of something so that its usefulness or appearance is spoiled
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change the usual shape of something so that its usefulness or appearance is spoiled
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfɔːrm/
Korean meaning: 변형시키다, 일그러뜨리다
Korean pronunciation: 디**폼**
Example Sentences
- My favorite mug deformed after I accidentally put it in the microwave for too long.
- The earthquake deformed the railroad tracks, making train travel impossible.
- His face was so deformed by anger that even his mother didn't recognize him.
deform
VERB//dɪˈfɔːrm//
to change the usual shape of something so that its usefulness or appearance is spoiled
a potter accidentally applies too much pressure while shaping a beautiful round vase on the spinning wheel. The clay vessel suddenly collapses inward and twists into an ugly, lopsided shape. What was once a perfectly formed pot now looks warped and unusable. The potter's face shows dismay as clay pieces stick to their hands. A fellow student nearby winces at seeing the ruined artwork. how the clay vessel has been deformed so that its usefulness and appearance are completely spoiled
Transform what's deformed - that's how masters perform!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'deformare'에서 유래했습니다. 'de-'(떨어져서, 완전히)와 'formare'(형태를 만들다)가 결합되어 '형태에서 벗어나게 하다'라는 의미를 가지게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My favorite mug deformed after I accidentally put it in the microwave for too long.”
“The earthquake deformed the railroad tracks, making train travel impossible.”
“His face was so deformed by anger that even his mother didn't recognize him.”
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