how to pronounce deform

/dɪˈfɔːm/

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deform is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of deform in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… well why don't we deform these areas so …”

meanings of deform

verb:

To change the form of, usually negatively; to give (something) an unusual or abnormal shape.
To mar the character of.
To alter the shape of by stress.
To become misshapen or changed in shape.
To change the looks of, usually negatively; to give something an unusual or abnormal appearance.

adjective:

Having an unusual and unattractive shape.

deform frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word deform occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics deform can be related to

it is hard to perfectly classify words into specific topics since each word can have many context of its use, but our machine-learning models believe that deform can be often used in the following areas:

1) communication, information, and media;

2) life, nature, and living environment;