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distortion

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Số nhiều: distortionsQuá khứ: distortedPhân từ 2: distortedV-ing: distorting

This term conveys a sense of corruption or misalignment. It suggests that an original, pure state has been warped into something incorrect or grotesque, whether that is a physical object, a sound wave, or a piece of information. It carries a negative connotation of inaccuracy or failure. In technical fields like audio engineering, distortion is often an unwanted noise, though in music, it is sometimes intentionally sought for a gritty effect. When applied to communication, it implies a deliberate or accidental betrayal of the original meaning, creating a gap between reality and representation.

Countable when referring to a specific instance of warping, such as a distortion in a lens. Uncountable when referring to the general phenomenon of signal interference or the abstract concept of misrepresentation.

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The action of twisting something out of its natural shape.

"The heat caused a severe distortion of the plastic frame."

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A change in the sound or image of a signal that makes it unclear or unnatural.

"The cheap amplifier created a noticeable distortion in the audio."

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The act of twisting a fact or a statement to mislead others.

"His account of the event was a complete distortion of the truth."

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