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deformable

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: [dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ]

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adj

Meaning 1

Capable of being reshaped.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The adaptive optical systems in modern astronomical telescopes compensate for atmospheric distortion by using deformable mirrors.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French déformable; equivalent to deform + -able.