Found 3 items, similar to Distortion.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: distortion distorsi, pembelokan, pemutarbalikan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: distortion distortion n 1: a change for the worse [syn: deformation] 2: a shape resulting from distortion [syn: distorted shape] 3: an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image [syn: aberration, optical aberration ] 4: a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal); “heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion” 5: the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean [syn: overrefinement, straining, torture, twisting] 6: the mistake of misrepresenting the facts
English → English (gcide) Definition: Distortion Distortion \Dis*tor"tion\, n. [L. distortio: cf. F. distortion.] 1. The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body. [1913 Webster] 2. A wresting from the true meaning. --Bp. Wren. [1913 Webster] 3. The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion. [1913 Webster] 4. (Med.) An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity. [1913 Webster]