distortive
|dis-tor-tive|
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/dɪˈstɔːrtɪv/
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/dɪˈstɔːtɪv/
(distort)
twist or misrepresent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distortive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'distortus,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'torquere' meant 'to twist.'
Historical Evolution
'distortus' transformed into the English word 'distort,' and eventually became the modern English word 'distortive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to twist apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing distortion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing distortion or capable of distorting.
The lens has a distortive effect on the image.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 19:35