distortion

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of altering or corrupting something, especially in a deliberate way.

  - "The distortion of truth in political speeches can be misleading."
  - "The distortion of sound in music can create unique effects."

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Synonyms

deformation , disfigurement

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distortion
torment , compartment , report , support

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Variants

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distortion , distortional , distortions

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'distorsion' meaning 'twisting, turning, or bending out of shape'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'distortion' is also used in physics to describe the bending of light around massive objects, such as stars or planets.

2. In music, distortion is often intentionally added to sound to create a desirable effect, such as in rock music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distortion theory: A theory in linguistics that suggests all language is distorted due to the limitations of human perception and cognition.

2. Signal distortion: A type of distortion that occurs when a signal is altered as it travels through a medium, such as in electronic communication or sound systems.

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Culture

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In literature, distortion is often used as a literary device, such as in metaphor or symbolism. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the distorted version of reality portrayed in the novel reflects the characters' perceptions and desires.

How to Memorize "distortion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of paper being twisted or bent out of shape to remember the meaning of distortion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate distortion with the idea of something being twisted or altered to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym DISTORT: D-eliberate, I-ntentionally, S-hapes, T-ruth, O-r alteration, R-esults.

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