'dysmorphic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dysmorphos,' where 'dys-' meant 'bad' or 'difficult' and 'morphē' meant 'form' or 'shape.'

'dysmorphos' transformed into the modern English word 'dysmorphic' through Latin and French influences.

Initially, it meant 'bad form,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'abnormal shape or size.'