WordGarden.ioundistorted
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- /ʌndɪstˈɔːrtɪd/
Meanings
Adjective
not warped, skewed, or otherwise changed from the original form or signal
Beyond the definition
Something that is undistorted has not been changed from its original form. It is shown or heard in a clear and accurate way. Think of a normal photograph compared with one stretched in a funhouse mirror. A good news report tries to present information in an undistorted way, while propaganda tries to twist the truth.
If something is described as "undistorted," it usually means it has not been bent, warped, or changed in a misleading way. You can use the word for images, sound, data, or even someone's view of events. An undistorted picture shows real shapes clearly, and undistorted sound matches the original sound closely.
The word "undistorted" describes something that remains true to its original form, shape, or meaning - free from alteration, bending, or misrepresentation. It implies accuracy, clarity, and authenticity. Think of a perfectly reflected image in a calm lake; it is an undistorted representation of the scenery above.
The prefix "un-" means "not," so "undistorted" literally means "not distorted." Distortion can be physical - like bending metal or warping an image - but it can also be figurative, referring to twisted facts or misleading information.
You might hear "undistorted" used in contexts where truth and accuracy matter a lot. A scientist might seek undistorted data from an experiment, free from bias or error. A journalist aims for undistorted reporting, presenting events as they actually happened. A historian may also want an undistorted understanding of the past, based on reliable sources and careful study.
In audio technology, "undistorted sound" means a clear, faithful reproduction of the original signal without any added noise or alteration. Similarly, in optics, an "undistorted lens" provides a true-to-life image.
So, whether it refers to physical forms, information, sounds, or images, "undistorted" describes something that is genuine, accurate, and unchanged in a misleading way - a faithful representation of reality.
Examples
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Mirror reflection
The mirror gave a clear, undistorted reflection.
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Audio quality
These speakers can play loud music without producing an undistorted sound.
- Phrasewithout producing distortion
without making the sound rough or unclear
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Image analysis
We need an undistorted copy of the image before we can examine the details.
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Survey results
The survey was designed to give an undistorted picture of what voters actually thought.
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Shades of meaning
- unwarped
- true-to-life
- uncorrupted
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Used with (collocations)
- undistorted image
- undistorted sound
- undistorted view
- undistorted account
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Main spelling
- undistortedadjective