distorted

Meanings

• adjective

  Having been altered from the original form or shape, often in a way that makes it difficult to recognize or understand.

  - "The distorted reflection in the funhouse mirror made her face appear much older."
  - "The distorted sound coming from the speakers made it difficult to understand the lyrics."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈtɔɹtɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2453468"

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Synonyms

deform

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distorted
torment , fortement , chastenment

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Variants

List of all variants of distorted that leads to same result
distorted , distort , distorter , distorters , distorting , distorts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French destorer ‘unravel, undo, destroy’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'distorted' can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or event that is not as it seems.

2. In physics, 'distortion' refers to the bending of space-time around a massive object, such as a planet or a star.

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Related Concepts

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1. perspective: The way in which one sees or interprets something. 'Distorted' perspective can refer to a skewed or inaccurate way of understanding or perceiving reality.

2. distortion: The alteration or corruption of a signal, image, or sound. 'Distortion' can also refer to the spreading or bending of an object or surface.

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Culture

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In literature, 'distorted' can refer to a character's perception of reality or to a distorted version of the truth. In art, distorted forms can be used to evoke emotion or to challenge the viewer's perspective.

How to Memorize "distorted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mirror that distorts the reflection, or think about a sound that is garbled and hard to understand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something being twisted or bent out of shape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a distorted object or use the acronym DISTORTED to remember the definition: Distorted - Having been altered from the original form or shape.

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