malformation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
  2. noun something abnormal or anomalous

Etymology

From mal- + formation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

deformity, misshapenness

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