Deformation can refer to:
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Deformation (engineering)
In engineering, deformation refers to the change in size or shape of an object. ''Displacements'' are the ''absolute'' change in position of a point on the object. Deflection is the relative change in external displacements on an object. Strain ...
, changes in an object's shape or form due to the application of a force or forces.
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Deformation (physics)
In physics, deformation is the continuum mechanics transformation of a body from a ''reference'' configuration to a ''current'' configuration. A configuration is a set containing the positions of all particles of the body.
A deformation can ...
, such changes considered and analyzed as displacements of continuum bodies.
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Deformation (meteorology), a measure of the rate at which the shapes of clouds and other fluid bodies change.
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Deformation (mathematics), the study of conditions leading to slightly different solutions of mathematical equations, models and problems.
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Deformation (volcanology), a measure of the rate at which the shapes of volcanoes change.
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Deformation (biology), a harmful mutation or other deformation in an organism.
See also
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Deformity (medicine), a major difference in the shape of a body part or organ compared to its common or average shape.
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Plasticity (physics)
In physics and materials science, plasticity, also known as plastic deformation, is the ability of a solid material to undergo permanent Deformation (engineering), deformation, a non-reversible change of shape in response to applied forces. F ...
, the study of the non-reversible deformation of materials subjected to forces.
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Super-deformed
Chibi, also known as super deformation, or S.D. is a style of caricature originating in Japan, and common in anime and manga where characters are drawn in an exaggerated way, typically small and chubby with stubby limbs, oversized heads, and m ...
, or the chibi style of art associated with anime and manga
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