deformity
/dɪˈfɔːmɪti/ · de.form.i.ty
noun
- The state of being deformed. The doctor examined the patient's deformity and recommended surgery to correct it.
- An ugly or misshapen feature or characteristic. The artist's use of deformity in her sculpture added a sense of realism to the piece.
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Did you know? The word 'deformity' has been used in medical and artistic contexts to describe a wide range of conditions and creations, from physical disabilities to intentionally distorted sculptures.