Deformity
(noun)
- A physical abnormality or disfigurement, especially one that is congenital.
- A fault or blemish that spoils the appearance or perfection of something.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french deformité, from latin deformitas, from deformare "deform".
Examples:
- A child was born with a severe deformity in his legs.
- The old castle had a number of deformities due to centuries of neglect.
- The chair had a deformity in the leg, causing it to wobble.
- The painting had a deformity that made it look like it was melting.
- His deformity became more noticeable as he grew older.