What is deformation? By Owais Khattak 8:13:00 PM The term deformation is, like several other structural geology terms, used in different ways by different people and under different circumstances. In most cases, particularly in the ï¬eld, the term refers to the distortion (strain) that is expressed in a (deformed) rock. This is also what the word literally means: a change in form or shape.
1. the principles of government set forth in The Prince by Machiavelli, in which political expediency is exalted above morality and the use of er aft and deceit to maintain authority or to effectuate policy is recommended. Also Machiavellism. 2. activity characterized by subtle cunning, duplicity, or bad faith.
Proper adjective example sentences. She works in a Mexican restaurant. The house was built during the Victorian era. A Machiavellian battle for control of the country. Her new Sony television. (here the brand name acts as a adjective) Now decide if these these sentences need common or proper adjectives: 1) He's wearing a bright ___ shirt. 2) She had a ___ boyfriend. 3) The article described him as a real ___ man. 4) It was a beautiful ___ morning. 5) He's reading some ___ teachings. 6) There's an ____ gentleman to see you.