🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Verformbarkeit

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Verformbarkeit

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Deformability/dɪˌfɔːrməˈbɪləti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Verformbarkeit von Gummi ermöglicht es, es in verschiedene Formen zu bringen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ability of a material to undergo deformation under stress.

    "The deformability of rubber allows it to stretch significantly without breaking."
  2. 2

    The capacity of an object to be shaped or molded.

    "The deformability of clay makes it ideal for sculpting."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'deformability' is derived from the Latin root 'deformare', meaning 'to change shape', combined with the suffix '-ability', indicating capacity or suitability. The concept has evolved through scientific discourse, particularly in materials science, to describe the ability of a material to undergo deformation without breaking.

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