deformity

Definition

The state of being deformed.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English deformite, from Middle French deformite, from Latin dēfōrmitās (“deformity, ugliness”), from dēfōrmis (“deformed, ugly”) + -itās, from dē + fōrma (“shape, form”).

Example Sentences

• "congenital deformity"
• "severe deformity"
• "physical deformity"