deformation

A noun referring to the process of changing shape or form, often as a result of stress or pressure, or a change for the worse.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс изменения формы или вида, часто в результате напряжения или давления, или изменение в худшую сторону.esSustantivo que denota el proceso de cambiar la forma o apariencia, a menudo por tensión o presión, o una alteración que resulta en un estado peor o anormal.frNom désignant l'action ou le résultat de déformer, c'est-à-dire de modifier la forme ou l'aspect de quelque chose, souvent sous l'effet d'une contrainte ou d'une pression, ou un changement en mal.deSubstantiv, das den Vorgang bezeichnet, bei dem sich die Form oder Gestalt von etwas ändert, oft durch Spannung oder Druck, oder eine Veränderung zum Schlechteren.ptSubstantivo que designa o processo de alteração da forma ou do aspecto, frequentemente como resultado de tensão ou pressão, podendo também indicar uma mudança para pior.zh指物体在应力或压力作用下形状或体积发生改变的过程或结果；也指事物向坏的方面变化、扭曲或损坏。arاسم يدل على عملية تغيير الشكل أو الهيئة، وغالباً ما ينتج ذلك عن الضغط أو الإجهاد، كما يدل على تغير نحو الأسوأ أو تشويه.

1. Change for the worse B2 formal

   A change that makes something worse or less attractive.

   • The sculpture suffered deformation over time due to weather.
   • The building's deformation was caused by poor construction.
   • The deformation of the landscape was a result of mining.

   ruИзменение к худшемуesDeformación (cambio para peor)fraltérationdeVeränderung zum SchlechterenptMudança para piorzh变坏arتغيّر نحو الأسوأ

   Antonymes: bettermentimprovementrepairrestoration

2. Alteration in shape due to stress B2 formal scientific

   A change in the shape or dimensions of an object caused by applying force or stress.

   • The metal showed signs of deformation under high pressure.
   • Engineers study the deformation of materials to ensure safety.
   • The deformation of the bridge was measured after the earthquake.

   ruДеформацияesDeformación por esfuerzofrDéformation due aux contraintesdeVerformungptDeformaçãozh形变arتشوّه

   Synonymes: contortiondistortiontwistingwarping

3. Act of twisting or distorting B2 formal

   The act of twisting or changing the shape of something, including oneself.

   • The gymnast's deformation of her body was impressive.
   • He practiced the deformation of his face to mimic expressions.
   • The deformation of the clay was part of the art process.

   ruИскривление или искажениеesDeformación por retorcimiento o distorsiónfrdéformationdeVerzerrung oder VerformungptAto de torcer ou distorcerzh扭曲或变形arاللي أو التشويه

   Synonymes: contortiondistortiontwistingwarping

• deformations plural form
• deformations' possessive plural form
• deformation's possessive singular form