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difforme

deformed

adjective dee-FORM Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Origin: Latin difformis, of irregular shape

Also means

misshapen

Usage Note

Difforme describes a body or object that is abnormally shaped or malformed; it carries a stronger negative charge than irrégulier. The noun difformité (deformity) is frequently paired with it in medical or literary contexts. Victor Hugo's Quasimodo is often described as difforme.

Examples

"Un arbre difforme pousse au bord du chemin."

Natural Translation

A deformed tree grows by the side of the path.

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