superdeformed

English

Etymology 1

super- +‎ deformed

Adjective

superdeformed (comparative more superdeformed, superlative most superdeformed)

1. (physics, of a nucleus) 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).

Related terms

• superdeformation

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Japanese スーパーデフォルメ, from Japanese スーパー (“super-”) + Japanese デフォルメ (“stylistic distortion”)

Adjective

superdeformed (comparative more superdeformed, superlative most superdeformed)

1. In Japanese caricature, drawn in an exaggerated way, typically small and chubby, with stubby limbs and oversized heads.

See also

• chibi