superdeformed

super- +‎ deformed

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).

• superdeformation

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”)

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.

• chibi