deformable

[dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ]

/[dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ]/ adj

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"deformable" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“deformable” is uncommon English (frequency #76,700 among 26,416 “D” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#76,700
frequency rank, English
26,416
“D” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Capable of being reshaped.

Key facts for deformable
PropertyValue
Headworddeformable
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ]
Letters10
Frequency rank#76,700
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “deformable” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). deformable lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

deformable is uncommon English at frequency #76,700 among 26,416 “D” headwords, classed as anadjective, transcribed [dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Capable of being reshaped.".

No misspelling variants are generated for deformable in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From French déformable; equivalent to deform + -able. The correct English form is deformable, spelled D-E-F-O-R-M-A-B-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Capable of being reshaped.

Etymology

From French déformable; equivalent to deform + -able.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "deformable"?
"deformable" is spelled D-E-F-O-R-M-A-B-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is [dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ].
What does "deformable" mean?
As an adjective, "deformable" means: Capable of being reshaped.
How do you pronounce "deformable"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "deformable" is [dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "deformable"?
From French déformable; equivalent to deform + -able. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “deformable”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is D-E-F-O-R-M-A-B-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [dɪˈfɔːməbəɫ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list