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deform vs shape

shape vs deform

deform is not a noun while shape is a noun.

deform and shape both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deform No No Yes No
shape Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shape is a hypernym of deform; that is, shape is a word with a broader meaning than deform:
  • deform: alter the shape of (something) by stress
  • shape: give shape or form to
Other hypernyms of deform include form.
deform (noun) shape (noun)
the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
the visual appearance of something or someone
alternative names for the body of a human being
a perceptual structure
a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept
the state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition' or `in shape' or `out of condition' or `out of shape')
deform (verb) shape (verb)
become misshapen give shape or form to
alter the shape of (something) by stress shape or influence; give direction to
assume a different shape or form make something, usually for a specific function
make formless
cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form
twist and press out of shape
Difference between deform and shape

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