How Do You Spell DISFIGURATION?

Pronunciation: [dɪsfˌɪɡjʊɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Disfiguration is spelled with a prefix 'dis-' (dɪs-) meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and a root word 'figuration' (fɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən) meaning 'form' or 'shape'. The vowel sound in the second syllable is pronounced as 'ɪ' as in 'sit' followed by a 'g' and 'j' sounds in the third syllable. The stress in this word lies on the third syllable, making it dis-fi-gu-RA-tion. This word refers to the act of damaging someone's appearance or physical features, often through injury or illness.

DISFIGURATION Meaning and Definition

1. Disfiguration is a noun that refers to the act or process of causing a person or thing to lose or alter their natural form or appearance, often resulting in a permanent physical impairment or deformity. It involves the intentional or unintentional transformation or damage to someone's features, resulting in a distinct change that is noticeable and often considered unattractive, abnormal, or emotionally distressing.

   This term is commonly used in the context of physical alterations to the human body, such as extensive scarring, burns, limb or facial asymmetry, birth defects, or severe injuries. Disfiguration can be caused by various factors, including accidents, diseases, genetic conditions, or deliberate acts of violence. It can profoundly impact an individual's self-esteem, psychological well-being, and ability to function socially, often leading to feelings of isolation, shame, or depression.

   In addition to its application to human features, disfiguration can also apply to objects, art, or architecture, where it refers to the alteration or destruction of their original form or integrity. Overall, disfiguration refers to any process that significantly alters the visual or structural characteristics of someone or something, resulting in a noticeable and often undesirable transformation.

2. The act of marring or injuring external form; state of being disfigured.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISFIGURATION

• sisfiguration
• xisfiguration
• cisfiguration
• fisfiguration
• risfiguration
• eisfiguration
• dusfiguration
• djsfiguration
• dksfiguration
• dosfiguration
• d9sfiguration
• d8sfiguration
• diafiguration
• dizfiguration
• dixfiguration
• didfiguration
• diefiguration
• diwfiguration
• disdiguration

Etymology of DISFIGURATION

The word "disfiguration" is derived from the Latin word "disfigurare", which is a combination of the prefix "dis-" meaning "opposite" or "apart" and the word "figura" meaning "form" or "figure". Particularly, "figura" comes from the Latin word "fingere" which means "to shape" or "to mold". Therefore, "disfiguration" carries the meaning of the opposite or alteration of someone or something's form, shape, or appearance.

Similar spelling words for DISFIGURATION

• disfigurement,
• disfigured,
• Disfiguring.

Plural form of DISFIGURATION is DISFIGURATIONS