Malformed

Pronunciation: /mælˈfɔrmd/

Definitions of malformed

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'malformed' describes something that is not properly formed or shaped

Example Sentences

A1 The doll's head was malformed, with one eye bigger than the other.

A2 The plant's leaves were malformed due to lack of sunlight.

B1 The software program had a malformed code that caused it to crash frequently.

B2 The architect realized the building's foundation was malformed, leading to structural issues.

C1 The genetic mutation resulted in a malformed limb in the newborn baby.

C2 The data input was malformed, causing errors in the analysis results.

Examples of malformed in a Sentence

formal The software engineer discovered a bug causing the data to be stored in a malformed format.

informal The website crashed because of a malformed code.

slang The email attachment was all messed up, it looked so malformed.

figurative Her malformed thoughts led to poor decision-making.

Grammatical Forms of malformed

• past tense: malformed
• plural: malformed
• comparative: more malformed
• superlative: most malformed
• present tense: malform
• future tense: will deform
• perfect tense: have deformed
• continuous tense: is deforming
• singular: malformed
• positive degree: malformed
• infinitive: to deform
• gerund: deforming
• participle: deformed

Origin and Evolution of malformed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'malformed' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'malformé' which is a combination of 'mal' meaning 'bad' and 'formé' meaning 'shaped'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'malformed' has evolved to not only describe physical deformities but also to refer to anything that is not properly formed or structured, such as ideas or systems.