Malformed
(adjective)
- Having a faulty or abnormal structure, shape, or formation.
- Abnormal or misshapen in appearance.
Origin:
The word malformed comes from the latin word "mal", meaning bad, and the word "form", meaning shape or structure.
Examples:
- The malformed fetus was the result of exposure to toxic chemicals in the womb.
- The malformed fish had a deformed jaw that made it difficult to feed.
- The malformed statue was not symmetrical and lacked the grace of the artist's other works.
- The malformed eggs in the nest indicated that the bird had been exposed to some kind of toxin.
- The malformed plant had stunted growth and misshapen leaves due to a lack of sunlight.