deformation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdiːfɔːˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the action or process of deforming or distorting: solid rock undergoing slow deformation
  • the result of a distorting process: the deformation will be temporary
  • [count noun] an altered form of a word, especially one used to avoid overt profanity (e.g. dang for damn).

Derivatives

deformational

adjective