difform Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dif"form` adjective

Etymology

Cf. F. difforme, fr. L. dif- = dis- + forma form. Cf. Deform.

Definitions

1. Irregular in form; -- opposed to uniform; anomalous; hence, unlike; dissimilar; as, to difform corolla, the parts of which do not correspond in size or proportion; difform leaves.

   The unequal refractions of difform rays. Sir I. Newton.