distortion

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɔːʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the action of distorting or the state of being distorted: the virus causes distortion of the leaves [count noun]: deliberate distortions of pitch and timbre
  • [count noun] 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 fed up with the media’s continuing distortion of our issues
  • 3change in the form of an electrical signal or sound wave during processing.

Derivatives

distortional

adjective

distortionless

adjective