epämuotoinen

Epämuotoinen is a Finnish word that translates to "deformed," "malformed," "shapeless," or "misshapen" in English. It is an adjective used to describe something that lacks a regular or defined form, or has been altered in a way that deviates from its natural or intended shape.

The word can be applied to a variety of contexts. In biology, for instance, epämuotoinen might describe a plant or animal with an abnormal physical structure. In a more general sense, it can refer to an object that is bent, warped, or otherwise distorted. For example, a piece of metal that has been heated and cooled improperly might become epämuotoinen. It can also be used metaphorically to describe abstract concepts that are irregular or flawed, such as an epämuotoinen argument or an epämuotoinen plan.

The antonym of epämuotoinen is "muotoinen," meaning "shaped" or "formed." The prefix "epä-" in Finnish often signifies negation or absence, so "epämuotoinen" literally means "not shaped." The word emphasizes the lack of a proper or expected form, highlighting an irregularity or defect in its appearance or structure.