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deform vs incurvate

incurvate vs deform

deform is not an adjective while incurvate is an adjective.

deform and incurvate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deform No No Yes No
incurvate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, incurvate is a hyponym of deform; that is, incurvate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deform:
  • deform: cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
  • incurvate: cause to curve inward
Other hyponyms of deform include dent, indent, gnarl, crank, convolute, convolve.
deform (adjective) incurvate (adjective)
bent into or having an inward curve
deform (verb) incurvate (verb)
become misshapen cause to curve inward
alter the shape of (something) by stress bend inwards
assume a different shape or form
make formless
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist and press out of shape
Difference between deform and incurvate

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