contortion Synonyms & Antonyms
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Contortion as a Noun
1
The act or result of contorting; the state of being contorted: the twisting of something, especially oneself.
2
A performance art involving the dramatic bending and flexing of the body, showcasing extreme physical flexibility.
3
The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.
4
A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.
Word Forms & Grammar
contortion (countable and uncountable, plural contortions)
Words That Rhyme With Contortion
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Origin of Contortion
Derived from Middle French contortion, from Latin contortiō.
Word Facts for Contortion
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The act or result of contorting; the state of being contorted: the twisting of something, especially oneself |
| Plural | contortions |