deformable en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- [dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ] (UK)
Etymology
From French déformable; equivalent to deform + -able.
Meanings
-
Capable of being reshaped.
The adaptive optical systems in modern astronomical telescopes compensate for atmospheric distortion by using deformable mirrors.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more deformable | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most deformable | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
deformably · nondeformable · undeformable · indeformable · nanodeformable · ultradeformable · superdeformable