Definition of distortion

• n. - The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body.
• n. - A wresting from the true meaning.
• n. - The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.
• n. - An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.