malformed (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /mælˈfɔːrmd/

Definition

Having an abnormal or irregular shape or structure, often due to faulty development.

Examples

• The clay pot was malformed because the potter's wheel had wobbled during the shaping process.

• Engineers discovered that the malformed metal bracket was the primary cause of the machine's failure.

• Genetic mutations can sometimes result in malformed limbs in developing embryos.

Synonyms of malformed

Words with a similar meaning to malformed:

• misshapen
• deformed
• distorted
• anomalous

Antonyms of malformed

Words with the opposite meaning to malformed:

• well-formed
• symmetrical

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