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Webster 1913 Edition
Distortion
Dis-tor′tion
,Noun.
[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 body2.
A wresting from the true meaning.
Bp. Wren.
3.
The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.
4.
(Med.)
An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.
Webster 1828 Edition
Distortion
DISTORTION
,Noun.
1.
The act of distorting or wresting; a twisting out of regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as the distortions of the face or body.2.
The state of being twisted out of shape; deviation from natural shape or position; crookedness; grimace.3.
A perversion of the true meaning of words.