contorted

Meanings

• adjective

  twisted or distorted in shape or form

• verb

  to twist or distort in shape or form

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Synonyms

deform , detort , twist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contorted
torment , chortled , hortled

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Variants

List of all variants of contorted that leads to same result
contort , contorted , contorting , contortion , contortions , contortive , contorts

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Etymology

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from the Old French word 'contorter', meaning 'to turn around, to bend, or to twist'

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Trivia

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1. The longest word in the English language with the letter 't' in every position is 'contortions'.

2. The term 'contortionist' refers to someone who performs feats of extreme flexibility and distortion of the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. distortion: the act or result of altering the shape, form, or meaning of something

2. twist: a sudden or unexpected change in direction or situation

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Culture

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In literature, 'contorted' is often used to describe characters or situations that are complex, twisted, or full of unexpected twists. In art, it can refer to sculptures or paintings that depict distorted or abstracted forms.

How to Memorize "contorted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of metal being twisted or bent out of shape. Visualize the different ways in which an object can be contorted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contorted' with the image of a pretzel or a twisted piece of dough. Remember the word means 'twisted' or 'distorted' in shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Contorted means distorted, like a pretzel that's been contorted into a knot.'

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