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Definition of distortion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
truthmisrepresentation of facts or truth
- The article was full of distortion.
2.
alterationact of changing something's shape or sound
- The distortion of the image was noticeable.
3.
musicTECH. effect used on guitars in rock musicTECH.
- The distortion added depth to the guitar solo.
4.
audioTECH. unwanted noise in electronic sound reproductionTECH.
- The distortion in the speakers was annoying.
5.
opticsTECH. optical aberration affecting magnificationTECH.
- The lens distortion affected the photograph.
6.
psychologyTECH. disguising of unconscious thoughts in dreamsTECH.
- Dreams often involve distortion of reality.
Expressions with distortion
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situation where perception of reality is altered
The leader's charisma created a reality distortion bubble around him.
charismatic leader's ability to make followers believe in the impossible
The CEO's reality distortion field convinced the team they could achieve the impossible.
distortion in audio systems from unwanted harmonics
The amplifier's harmonic distortion affected the sound quality.
distortion when output signal amplitude is not linear to input
The audio system suffered from amplitude distortion.
optical distortion causing straight lines to curve outward
The wide-angle lens caused noticeable barrel distortion in the photo..
distortion from mixing multiple frequencies in a system
The audio system suffered from intermodulation distortion.
distortion when output signal isn't linearly related to input
The amplifier showed nonlinear distortion at high volumes.
unwanted change that makes an electrical or radio signal less clear
Engineers reduced signal distortion by upgrading the transmission cables.
Origin of distortion
Latin, distortio (twisting) + -ion (action)
Terms with distortion included in their meaning
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guitar scene
hard rock style with loud riffs, heavy distortion and long solos
interpretation
distortion of meaning or interpretation
distortion
the act of distorting something's meaning
distortion
state of being twisted out of shape
photography lens
wide-angle lens making circular images with strong edge distortion
optical effect
visual distortion in air caused by heat
distortion
misinterpret or distort the truth
statistics
bias or distortion in a particular direction
truthful image
captures reality without distortion or bias
physical distortion
twist or bend out of normal shape
distortion
twist into a strained shape or expression
distortion
simplify something so much that it becomes incorrect
physical change
causing a twist or distortion in shape
mental change
causing a mental or moral distortion
distortion
distort meaning or purpose
audio
producing sound with minimal distortion
moral distortion
values or judgments are skewed or morally distorted
audio engineering
achieve audio levels causing distortion
optics
defect in a lens causing image distortion
technology
byproduct or distortion in data or a structure not naturally present
distortion
distort or misrepresent something
technology
capacity to handle loud sounds without distortion
surrealism
marked by surreal distortion and looming danger
legal
corruption or distortion of legal processes
Examples of distortion in a sentence
The distortion in the report led to misunderstandings. Heat caused distortion in the plastic frame. The microphone produced distortion during the concert. The band's sound relies heavily on distortion. Distortion effects can transform a simple riff. The distortion ruined the live concert recording.
He noticed a distortion in the audio playback. Distortion in the telescope made stars appear blurry. The microscope's distortion altered the specimen's view. The therapist explained the distortion in his dream analysis. Distortion in dreams can reveal hidden fears.
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- French:distorsion, bruit, ...
- German:Verzerrung, Verformung, ...
- Italian:falsificazione, deformazione, ...
- Spanish:distorsión, deformación, ...
- Portuguese:distorção, deformação, ...
- Chinese:曲解, 变形, ...
- Japanese:歪曲, 歪み, ...
- Arabic:تحريف, تَشَوُّه, ...
- Hebrew:עִוּוּת, עִיוּוּת, ...
- Russian:искажение, деформация, ...
- Ukrainian:перекручення, спотворення, ...
- Hindi:तथ्य-विकृति, विरूपण, ...
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