Definitions
- Describing something that is not formed correctly or has an abnormal shape due to a defect or injury. - Referring to a physical deformity or abnormality in a living organism. - Talking about a structural flaw or defect in an object or material.
- Describing something that has an irregular or distorted shape, often due to external forces or damage. - Referring to a physical deformity or abnormality in a living organism. - Talking about an object or material that has been altered or damaged, resulting in an irregular shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that has an abnormal shape.
- 2Both can refer to physical deformities in living organisms.
- 3Both can describe structural flaws or defects in objects or materials.
- 4Both are negative in connotation.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Malformed implies a defect or abnormality from birth or inherent in the structure, while misshapen suggests an irregular shape due to external forces or damage.
- 2Severity: Malformed is often associated with more severe or permanent deformities, while misshapen can refer to less severe or temporary distortions.
- 3Usage: Malformed is more commonly used in medical or technical contexts, while misshapen is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Malformed can suggest a more serious or clinical tone, while misshapen can be more casual or descriptive.
Remember this!
Malformed and misshapen are synonyms that describe something with an abnormal shape or physical deformity. However, malformed implies a defect or abnormality from birth or inherent in the structure, while misshapen suggests an irregular shape due to external forces or damage. Additionally, malformed is more commonly used in medical or technical contexts, while misshapen is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
