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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/ · UK /dɪˈstɔːʃən/
Forms: distortions
distortion means: A change that makes something look, sound, or seem different from how it really is.
noun
A change that makes something look, sound, or seem different from how it really is.
- That story is a distortion of the truth.
- The mirror caused a strange distortion of my face.
- Her report contained several distortions of the facts.
An unwanted change in recorded or electronic sound that makes it rough or unclear.
- There is too much distortion in this recording.
- Turn down the volume to reduce distortion.
- The guitarist added distortion for a rougher sound.
Questions about distortion
What does distortion mean?
A change that makes something look, sound, or seem different from how it really is.
What is distortion in other languages?
Türkçe: çarpıtma · Español: distorsión · Français: déformation · Deutsch: Verzerrung · Italiano: distorsione · 日本語: 歪み
How do you pronounce distortion?
In American English /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/; in British English /dɪˈstɔːʃən/.
How do you use distortion in a sentence?
That story is a distortion of the truth. The mirror caused a strange distortion of my face.
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