undistorted
|un/dis/tort/ed|
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/ˌʌn.dɪˈstɔːr.tɪd/
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/ˌʌn.dɪˈstɔː.tɪd/
clear and accurate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undistorted' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'distorted' from Latin 'distortus', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'torquere' meant 'to twist'.
Historical Evolution
'distortus' transformed into the English word 'distorted', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'undistorted'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'distortus' meant 'twisted apart', but 'undistorted' evolved to mean 'not twisted or altered'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not altered or misrepresented; clear and accurate.
The photograph was undistorted, showing the scene as it truly was.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45