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Meaning of contortion
The act of twisting or bending something into a distorted shape.
Etymology of contortion
The word "contortion" originates from the Latin words "con" meaning "together" and "tortio" meaning "a twisting", derived from "torquere" meaning "to twist".
Historically, the term has been used to describe the act of twisting or bending, particularly in reference to the human body, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to distortion and manipulation.
Synonyms
distortion
twisting
manipulation
deformation
bending
warping
torsion
curvature
flexion
crooking
bowing
curving
angling
inclining
slanting
sloping
tilting
leaning
bending
contorting
twisting
writhing
squirming
wriggling
turning
spinning
rotating
revolving
twirling
swirling
whirlings
coiling
curling
looping
folding
doubling
tripling
quadrupling
multiplying
modifying
altering
changing
transforming
reforming
reshaping
remolding
readjusting
realigning
reorienting
readapting.
Definitions
- The act of twisting or bending something, especially the body, into a distorted shape.
- A distorted or unnatural shape, especially of the body.
Usage Examples
- The contortionist's performance involved a series of impressive contortions, including twisting her body into a tiny box.
- The metal frame suffered a contortion due to the extreme heat, causing it to warp and bend.
- The artist's sculpture featured a contortion of shapes, with twisted metal and curved lines.
Antonyms
straightness
alignment
uniformity
symmetry
regularity
consistency
stability
balance
harmony
coherence
order
neatness
tidiness
precision
accuracy
correctness
uprightness
erectness
straightness
rectitude
righteousness
normality
naturalness
straightforwardness
directness
simplicity
clarity.