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distortion

UK
/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrʃən/

Translations

distortionnoun
distortions
pl
UK
/dɪsˈtɔːʃən/
US
/dɪsˈtɔrʃən/
distorsionSens technique ou physique ; surtout en acoustique, en optique et pour les signaux.
The distortion of the image made it difficult to recognize the person.
La distorsion de l’image a rendu difficile l’identification de la personne.
déformationSens général ou figuré ; peut aussi s’employer pour une altération des faits ou de la vérité.
The map showed a distortion of the actual geography of the region.
La carte montrait une déformation de la géographie réelle de la région.
Synonyms
misrepresentation
warping
contortion
falsification
alteration
skewing
twisting
deformation
distortionadjective
UK
/dɪˈstɔːʃən/
US
/dɪˈstɔrʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. 'distortion pedal', functioning as an adjective.
de distorsionEmploi technique, notamment en audio et en électronique.
The guitarist added a distortion effect to his solo.
Le guitariste a ajouté un effet de distorsion à son solo.
Synonyms
distortive
distortional
distorting
warping
deforming
misleading
biasing
misrepresentative

Definitions

distortionnoun
The action of distorting or the state of being distorted.
The distortion of the image made it difficult to recognize the person.
A change in the shape, size, or position of something, often making it less clear or accurate.
The map showed a distortion of the actual geography of the region.
An alteration of the original form of a signal or waveform, often resulting in a loss of quality.
The audio distortion was noticeable when the volume was turned up too high.
A misrepresentation of the truth or facts.
The article contained a distortion of the politician's statements.
distortionadjective
Attributively: relating to or producing distortion.
The guitarist added a distortion effect to his solo.
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