Deformation

Change in shape or form.

Deformation is a change in shape or form, often caused by external forces or internal stresses. It can refer to a distortion of an object's original shape, or in geology, it describes the bending, folding, and faulting of rock layers.

/dɪˈfɔːrməʃən/

From the Old French 'deformer', meaning 'to change shape,' from 'dé-' (prefix indicating reversal) and 'forme' (shape).

distortion warping bending contortion

change alteration physical process

bending folding faulting warping

geology physics material science

geological process physical phenomenon