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difform

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

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  • /dɪˈfɔː(ɹ)m/
  • homophone: deform

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adj

Meaning 1

irregular in form; not uniform; anomalous or dissimilar

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • difform corolla, the parts of which do not correspond in size or proportion
  • difform leaves

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ununiform

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Old French difforme, from Latin dif- = dis- + forma (“form”). Compare deform.