superdeformed
superdeformed adjective: very far from spherical, forming an ellipsoid with axes in ratios of approximately 2:1:1 (as opposed to the norm of approximately 1.3:1:1). Also the alternative form of super deformed.
Adjective
superdeformed (comparative more superdeformed, superlative most superdeformed)
Also used as
superdeformed is also the alternative form of super deformed.
Forms of superdeformed
| comparative | more superdeformed |
|---|---|
| superlative | most superdeformed |
Origin of superdeformed
super- + deformed
Questions about superdeformed
- What does superdeformed mean?
- Superdeformed means very far from spherical, forming an ellipsoid with axes in ratios of approximately 2:1:1 (as opposed to the norm of approximately 1.3:1:1).
- What part of speech is superdeformed?
- Superdeformed is an adjective.
Words near superdeformed in the dictionary
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