DISTORTIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Distortions.
Distortions - as a noun
A change for the worse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deformation17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damage10harm9impairment16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A shape resulting from distortion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distorted shapeHypernyms (Closely Related)
form9shape10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aberration12optical aberrationHypernyms (Closely Related)
optical phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
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)
Example: "Heavy metal guitar players use vacuum tube amplifiers to produce extreme distortion"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acoustic phenomenonelectrical phenomenonHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrefinement22straining10torture7twisting12The mistake of misrepresenting the facts
Example Sentences
"The artist used optical distortions in his paintings to create a sense of movement."
"The funhouse mirrors created funny distortions of our reflections."
"The journalist exposed the distortions in the politician's speech."
"The photographer used lens distortions to give a vintage look to the images."
"The government's economic policies led to distortions in the market."
Word Game Points
Is DISTORTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distortions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTORTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DISTORTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distortions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTORTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DISTORTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distortions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTORTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
