Distortion: meaning, definitions and examples
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distortion
[ dɪˈstɔːʃn ]
sound
The action of giving a misleading or false account or impression.
Synonyms
deception, misinterpretation, misrepresentation
Examples of usage
- Using distortion effects on the guitar can create a unique sound.
- The distortion of information in the media can lead to misunderstandings.
- The artist used distortion in his painting to create a sense of unease.
- The distortion of reality in the movie made it hard to distinguish fact from fiction.
- Political campaigns often rely on distortion to sway public opinion.
image
The action of distorting or the state of being distorted.
Synonyms
deformation, twisting, warping
Examples of usage
- The distortion of the mirror made her reflection look taller than she was.
- The distortion of the photograph made the buildings appear curved.
- The camera lens caused distortion in the image, making it slightly blurry.
- Extreme close-ups can often lead to distortion of facial features.
- The artist used deliberate distortion in his drawings to create a sense of surrealism.
Translations
Translations of the word "distortion" in other languages:
🇵🇹 distorção
🇮🇳 विकृति
🇩🇪 Verzerrung
🇮🇩 distorsi
🇺🇦 спотворення
🇵🇱 zniekształcenie
🇯🇵 歪み (ひずみ)
🇫🇷 distorsion
🇪🇸 distorsión
🇹🇷 bozulma
🇰🇷 왜곡 (왜곡)
🇸🇦 تشويه
🇨🇿 zkreslení
🇸🇰 skreslenie
🇨🇳 失真 (shīzhēn)
🇸🇮 popačenje
🇮🇸 bjögun
🇰🇿 бұрмалану
🇬🇪 გადახრა
🇦🇿 təhrif
🇲🇽 distorsión
Word origin
The word 'distortion' originated from the Latin word 'distortus', which means 'twisted or deformed'. The concept of distortion has been present throughout history, with examples in art, music, and communication. In the modern context, distortion is often associated with the manipulation or alteration of information or images to create a desired effect or outcome.
See also: distorted, distorter, distorting.