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distortion

noun

di-ˈstȯr-shən

Definition of distortion

as in deformation

the twisting of something out of its natural or normal shape or condition had to total the car due to a distortion of the chassis resulting from collision

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Recent Examples of distortion The distortions are especially striking given the actor’s pre-existing place in the pantheon of TV moms. — Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 Thenew album finds Hot Chip confronting an increasingly bleak world with a sound that embraces distortion, decay and dissonance without abandoning the communal pleasures at the heart of the band’s music. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026 Alongside these are conventional effects plugins covering reverb, delay, chorus, compression, EQ, distortion/saturation, and pitch shifting. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 In addition to the uncountable human toll, a longer war in Ukraine means more energy market distortion ahead. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for distortion

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deformation

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Higher-frequency deformation patterns initially appeared around the ring before gradually merging into larger movements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

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