What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disform
Example
The artist intentionally disformed the sculpture to create a sense of unease. [disform: verb]
Example
The tumor caused disformity in her face. [disformity: noun]
deform
Example
The heat deformed the plastic toy into an unrecognizable shape. [deform: verb]
Example
The baby was born with a deformity in his leg. [deformity: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Deform is more commonly used than disform in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disform and deform?
Both disform and deform are formal words, but deform is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
