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distortion

Syllabification: (dis·tor·tion)
Pronunciation: /disˈtôrSHən/

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Definition of distortion

noun

  • 1the action of distorting or the state of being distorted:the virus causes distortion of the leaves deliberate distortions of pitch and timbre
  • a distorted form or part:a distortion in the eye’s shape or structure
  • 2the action of giving a misleading account or impression:we’re tired of the media’s continuing distortion of our issues
  • 3change in the form of an electrical signal or sound wave during processing.

Derivatives

distortional

Pronunciation: /-ˈtôrSHənl/

adjective

distortionless

Pronunciation: /-ˈtôrSHənləs/

adjective

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