Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distortion
noun
/dɪsˈtɔrʃən/
Definition
The act of twisting something out of its true, natural, or original state.
Examples
- The distortion of the image made it hard to recognize the person.
- Sound distortion can occur when a speaker is pushed beyond its limits.
- His words were filled with distortion, making his true intentions unclear.
Meaning
Distortion refers to the alteration of an image, signal, or concept so that it no longer appears or sounds as intended. It can happen in various contexts, such as sound, vision, or general information.
Synonyms
- deformation
- twisting
- misrepresentation
- skewing
- contortion
