Main Entry: dis·tor·tion

Pronunciation: \di-ˈstȯr-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 1581

1 : the act of distorting
2 : the quality or state of being distorted : a product of distorting: as a : a lack of proportionality in an image resulting from defects in the optical system b : falsified reproduction of an audio or video signal caused by change in the wave form of the original signal

— dis·tor·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective