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Alteration of the original shape of a signal
In signal processing, distortion is the alteration of the original shape (or other characteristic) of a signal. In communications and electronics it means
Distortion
American punk rock band
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. It consists of Mike Ness (vocals, guitar), Jonny Wickersham (guitar)
Social_Distortion
Type of electronic audio manipulation
Distortion and overdrive are forms of audio signal processing used to alter the sound of amplified electric musical instruments, usually by increasing
Distortion_(music)
2026 studio album by Social Distortion
to Kill is the eighth studio album by American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on May 8, 2026, through Epitaph Records. It is their first studio
Born_to_Kill_(album)
Use of charisma to affect the perceptions of others
Reality distortion field (RDF) is a term first used by Bud Tribble at Apple Computer in 1981, to describe company co-founder Steve Jobs's charisma and
Reality_distortion_field
Non-flat frequency response
Attenuation distortion is the distortion of an analog signal that occurs during transmission when the transmission medium does not have a flat frequency
Attenuation_distortion
Deviation from rectilinear projection (optics)
In geometric optics, distortion is a deviation from rectilinear projection; a projection in which straight lines in a scene remain straight in an image
Distortion_(optics)
1990 studio album by Social Distortion
Social Distortion is the third studio album and major label debut by the American punk rock band of the same name, released on March 27, 1990, through
Social_Distortion_(album)
Topics referred to by the same term
waveform. Distortion may also refer to: Distortion (optics), including "barrel distortion" and "pincushion distortion" Perspective distortion Cognitive
Distortion_(disambiguation)
Measurement of the harmonic distortion present in a signal
The total harmonic distortion (THD or THDi) is a measurement of the harmonic distortion present in a signal and is defined as the ratio of the sum of the
Total_harmonic_distortion
The discography of Social Distortion, a Southern California-based punk rock band formed in 1978 by vocalist/guitarist and founder Mike Ness, contains eight
Social_Distortion_discography
Exaggerated or irrational thought pattern
cognitive distortion is a thought that causes a person to perceive reality inaccurately due to being exaggerated or irrational. Cognitive distortions are involved
Cognitive_distortion
Rate-distortion optimization (RDO) is a method of improving video quality in video compression. The name refers to the optimization of the amount of distortion
Rate–distortion_optimization
Distortion pedal from MXR
The MXR Distortion + ("Distortion Plus") is a distortion pedal originally released in 1974 by MXR Innovations. The pedal uses a single op-amp and a pair
MXR_Distortion_+
Nonlinear phase response to filters
In signal processing, phase distortion or phase-frequency distortion is distortion, that is, change in the shape of the waveform, that occurs when (a)
Phase_distortion
Distortion pedals are a type of effects unit designed to add distortion to an audio signal to create a warm, gritty, or fuzzy character. Depending on
List_of_distortion_pedals
In neoclassical economics, a market distortion is any event in which a market reaches a market clearing price for an item that is substantially different
Market_distortion
Distortion of an object in photography
distortion takes two forms: extension distortion and compression distortion, also called wide-angle distortion and long-lens or telephoto distortion,
Perspective_distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band from Fullerton, California. The band has been through a number of lineup changes, and currently includes
List of Social Distortion band members
List_of_Social_Distortion_band_members
American musician (born 1962)
guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. He has also released two solo albums, Cheating
Mike_Ness
In functional analysis, a branch of mathematics, the distortion problem is to determine by how much one can distort the unit sphere in a given Banach space
Distortion_problem
the distortion is a measure of the amount by which a function from the Euclidean plane to itself distorts circles to ellipses. If the distortion of a
Distortion_(mathematics)
Australian former rapper and songwriter (born 1990)
Azalea several singles intended for her intended second album, Digital Distortion. However, a series of conflicts with her label, as well as personal conflicts
Iggy_Azalea
2018 single by Babymetal
"Distortion" is a song by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. First released as a digital single on May 8, 2018, to promote the band's Babymetal World
Distortion_(Babymetal_song)
Process of mapping a continuous set to a countable set
(such as round-off error) is referred to as quantization error, noise or distortion. A device or algorithmic function that performs quantization is called
Quantization (signal processing)
Quantization_(signal_processing)
Theory about lossy data compression
Rate–distortion theory is a major branch of information theory which provides the theoretical foundations for lossy data compression; it addresses the
Rate–distortion_theory
Guitar pickup from DiMarzio
The Super Distortion is an electric guitar pickup produced by DiMarzio. Prior to the Super Distortion's release in 1972, pickups from guitar makers like
Super_Distortion
Distortion of the genocide of Jews in World War II
According to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, Holocaust distortion is "rhetoric, written work, or other media that excuse, minimize, or misrepresent
Holocaust_distortion
Set of electronic sound synthesis techniques
Distortion synthesis is a group of sound synthesis techniques which modify existing sounds to produce more complex sounds (or timbres), usually by using
Distortion_synthesis
Electronic sound synthesis method
Phase distortion (PD) synthesis is a synthesis method introduced in 1984 by Casio in its CZ range of synthesizers. In outline, it is similar to phase modulation
Phase_distortion_synthesis
Amplitude distortion is distortion occurring in a system, subsystem, or device when the output amplitude is not a linear function of the input amplitude
Amplitude_distortion
2018 studio album by Jim James
Uniform Distortion is the third studio album by American musician and lead vocalist of My Morning Jacket Jim James. It was released on June 29, 2018 under
Uniform_Distortion
Danish street music festival
Distortion is a celebration of "Street Life and New Dance Music" all over Copenhagen in the streets, venues, the harbour and a festival site. With over
Copenhagen_Distortion
Measuring device for harmonic noise
harmonic distortion analyzer calculates the total harmonic content of a sinewave with some distortion, expressed as total harmonic distortion (THD). A
Total harmonic distortion analyzer
Total_harmonic_distortion_analyzer
1995 video game
Total Distortion is a 1995 full motion video adventure game for Mac and Windows, developed by Pop Rocket. The gameplay has the player take the role of
Total_Distortion
Characterization of distortion in map projections
indicatrix (Tissot indicatrix, Tissot's ellipse, Tissot ellipse, ellipse of distortion) (plural: "Tissot's indicatrices") is a mathematical contrivance presented
Tissot's_indicatrix
Inclination to skew perceptions of others based on fantasy
Parataxic distortion is a psychiatric term first used by Harry S. Sullivan to describe the inclination to skew perceptions of others based on fantasy.
Parataxic_distortion
Signal-to-noise and distortion ratio
Signal-to-noise and distortion ratio (SNDR) is a term used for a set of measures of the quality of a signal from a communications device. These include
SNDR
Visual illusion
The flashed face distortion effect is a visual illusion in which ordinary human faces appear grotesque and distorted when images flash in the periphery
Flashed face distortion effect
Flashed_face_distortion_effect
A distortion function in mathematics and statistics, for example, g : [ 0 , 1 ] → [ 0 , 1 ] {\displaystyle g:[0,1]\to [0,1]} , is a non-decreasing function
Distortion_function
Video game
Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion is an upcoming horror game being developed by Team GrisGris and Mages and published by XSEED Games in North America
Corpse Party II: Darkness Distortion
Corpse_Party_II:_Darkness_Distortion
2020 studio album by Igorrr
Spirituality and Distortion is the fourth album by Gautier Serre, under his alias Igorrr, released on Metal Blade Records on 27 March 2020. In 2024, it
Spirituality_and_Distortion
Perception that only seems real
exists". A separate but related phenomenon is a visual illusion, which is a distortion of a real external stimulus. Visual hallucinations are classified as simple
Hallucination
2022 studio album by the Gathering
Beautiful Distortion is the eleventh album by Dutch rock band the Gathering. It was released on 29 April 2022 via the Gathering's imprint Psychonaut Records
Beautiful_Distortion
Signal processing effect
sampling result in the identical sample. It also often refers to the distortion or artifact that results when a signal reconstructed from samples is different
Aliasing
Technique used to improve radio transmitters
amplifier with low inter-modulation distortion will also have low spectral regrowth and low AM-to-PM distortion. Likewise there are two equivalent ways
Predistortion
American drummer (born 1984)
1984) is an American drummer who plays in the punk rock band Social Distortion. Hidalgo was born in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of David Hidalgo
David_Hidalgo_Jr.
Hypothetical topological feature of spacetime
A wormhole is a hypothetical structure that connects disparate points in spacetime. It can be visualized as a tunnel with two ends at separate points in
Wormhole
Measured time difference as explained by relativity theory
Time dilation is the difference in elapsed time as measured by two clocks, either because of a relative velocity, a consequence of special relativity,
Time_dilation
Phenomena in electronic circuits
In signal processing, crossover distortion is a type of distortion which is caused by switching between devices driving a load. It is most commonly seen
Crossover_distortion
1994 studio album by Forbidden
Distortion is the third studio album by American thrash metal band Forbidden. It was released four years after their second album, Twisted into Form, changing
Distortion_(Forbidden_album)
Type of audio distortion
Slew-induced distortion (SID or slew-rate induced distortion) is caused when an amplifier or transducer is required to change output (or displacement)
Slew-induced_distortion
Compilation album by Social Distortion
Greatest Hits is a compilation album by Social Distortion. It was released on June 25, 2007. It includes hit singles from Mommy's Little Monster to Sex
Greatest Hits (Social Distortion album)
Greatest_Hits_(Social_Distortion_album)
Fluctuations in the energy spectrum of the microwave background
CMB spectral distortions are tiny departures of the average cosmic microwave background (CMB) frequency spectrum from the predictions given by a perfect
Cosmic microwave background spectral distortions
Cosmic_microwave_background_spectral_distortions
Non-linear effect in amplitude modulation
Intermodulation (IM) or intermodulation distortion (IMD) is the amplitude modulation of signals containing two or more different frequencies, caused by
Intermodulation
American musician (born 1967)
currently a guitarist for the California punk rock band Social Distortion. He joined Social Distortion after the death of founding member and longtime friend
Jonny_Wickersham
American singer and songwriter (born 1982)
Dance Club Songs ("Show Me", "Make It Last", "I'm Gonna Get You" and "Distortion"), becoming the only former Pussycat Dolls' member to reach the top of
Jessica_Sutta
Guitar distortion pedal
The ProCo RAT is a distortion pedal produced by ProCo Sound for use with electric guitar. The RAT has become one of the industry's most popular effects
Pro_Co_RAT
Delays experienced through a linear time-invariant system
a result, the signal's waveform experiences distortion as it passes through the system. This distortion can cause problems such as poor fidelity in analog
Group_delay_and_phase_delay
Ratio of active power to apparent power
used. The distortion power factor is the distortion component associated with the harmonic voltages and currents present in the system. distortion power factor
Power_factor
Distortion in some communications media
multimode distortion, multimode dispersion, modal distortion, intermodal distortion, intermodal dispersion, and intermodal delay distortion. In the ray
Modal_dispersion
1992 single by Social Distortion
"Bad Luck" is a song by American punk rock band Social Distortion from their fourth studio album Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell which was released as
Bad Luck (Social Distortion song)
Bad_Luck_(Social_Distortion_song)
Developmental or acquired neurological disorders
In addition, it is common for APD to cause speech errors involving the distortion and substitution of consonant sounds. Those with APD may have problems
Auditory_processing_disorder
2008 video game
Pearl, it gains a new "Origin Form" in Platinum, introduced alongside the Distortion World, a new area featuring altered physics compared with the Sinnoh region
Pokémon_Platinum
2007 single by Social Distortion
previously unreleased composition from the veteran punk rock band Social Distortion. It is the closing track from their 2007 Greatest Hits album. According
Far Behind (Social Distortion song)
Far_Behind_(Social_Distortion_song)
2003 studio album by Christ Analogue
Everyday Is Distortion is the third studio album by Christ Analogue, released on August 15, 2003, by Flagrant Records. All tracks are written by Wade Alin
Everyday_Is_Distortion
Risk measure derived by applying a distortion function to a loss distribution
In financial mathematics and economics, a distortion risk measure is a type of risk measure which is related to the cumulative distribution function of
Distortion_risk_measure
Signals phenomenon
Nonlinear distortion is a term used (in fields such as electronics, audio and telecommunications) to describe the phenomenon of a non-linear relationship
Nonlinear_distortion
1984 EP by Game Theory
Distortion is a 1984 five-song EP by Game Theory, a California power pop band fronted by guitarist and singer-songwriter Scott Miller. A remastered reissue
Distortion_(Game_Theory_EP)
Electric bass guitar tone modification
which marked the first instance of a bass guitar being recorded through a distortion unit, and the 1966 Rolling Stones song "Under My Thumb". Album or performance
Fuzz_bass
Distortion of the periodic lattice of a one-dimensional crystal
A Peierls transition or Peierls distortion is a distortion of the periodic lattice of a one-dimensional crystal. Atomic positions oscillate, so that the
Peierls_transition
The distortion free energy density is a quantity that describes the increase in the free energy density of a liquid crystal caused by distortions from
Distortion free energy density
Distortion_free_energy_density
American guitarist (1942–1970)
extensive use of tone-altering effects units in mainstream rock, such as fuzz distortion, Octavia, wah-wah, and Uni-Vibe. He was the first musician to use stereophonic
Jimi_Hendrix
2008 studio album by The Magnetic Fields
Distortion is the eighth studio album by American indie pop band the Magnetic Fields. It was released on January 15, 2008 on Nonesuch Records. As the album's
Distortion (The Magnetic Fields album)
Distortion_(The_Magnetic_Fields_album)
Failure of a lens to focus all colors on the same point
In optics, chromatic aberration (CA), also called chromatic distortion, color aberration, color fringing, or purple fringing, is a failure of a lens to
Chromatic_aberration
English alternative rock band
Distortion Mirrors is an English alternative rock band, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and who was formed in 2011. Classically trained pianist
Distortion_Mirrors
Distortion of the perception of reality
An illusion is a distortion of the senses, which can reveal how the mind normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. Although illusions distort
Illusion
Measure of a transformer's ability to withstand harmonic distortion
measure of how well it can handle harmonic distortion. Transformers which are designed to handle harmonic distortion are referred to as K-rated transformers
K-factor (electrical engineering)
K-factor_(electrical_engineering)
Distortion of historical record
called historical denialism, is the falsification, trivialization, or distortion of the historical record. This is distinct from historical revisionism
Historical_negationism
Disturbance in an electrical circuit due to external sources of radio waves
Electromagnetic interference (EMI), also called radio-frequency interference (RFI) when in the radio frequency spectrum, is a disturbance generated by
Electromagnetic_interference
Systematic representation of the surface of a sphere or ellipsoid onto a plane
distort the surface in some way. Depending on the purpose of the map, some distortions are acceptable and others are not; therefore, different map projections
Map_projection
Classification of power amplifier
distortion associated with class-AB and -B designs is avoided. Good for amplifying the weak signals received by radio receivers due to low distortion
Power_amplifier_classes
2011 studio album by Social Distortion
Rhymes is the seventh studio album by American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on January 18, 2011. It is the band's first album recorded with
Hard_Times_and_Nursery_Rhymes
Propagation of information or matter faster than the speed of light
pulse while strongly attenuating the pulse maximum and everything behind (distortion), the pulse maximum is effectively shifted forward in time, while the
Faster-than-light
1993 compilation album by Game Theory
Distortion of Glory is a 1993 compilation album from the band Game Theory, a California power pop band fronted by guitarist and singer-songwriter Scott
Distortion_of_Glory
Dutch gabber act
Dutch DJs (DJ Distortion, MC Raw, DJ Reanimator, DJ Petrov, and DJ Rob), currently there is only one of the original DJs left, DJ Distortion. DJ Petrov and
Rotterdam_Terror_Corps
2005 studio album by Rev Run
Distortion is the only solo studio album by American musician Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons from hip hop group Run–D.M.C. It was originally scheduled to be
Distortion (Joseph Simmons album)
Distortion_(Joseph_Simmons_album)
1990 single by Social Distortion
"Ball and Chain" is a song by Southern California punk rock band Social Distortion. Written by Mike Ness in 1987, it is featured on their self-titled album
Ball and Chain (Social Distortion song)
Ball_and_Chain_(Social_Distortion_song)
Optical illusion
The Müller-Lyer illusion is an optical illusion consisting of three stylized arrows. When viewers are asked to place a mark on the figure at the midpoint
Müller-Lyer_illusion
Measuring device used in electronics
distortionmeter (or more precisely distortion factor meter) is an electronic measuring instrument which displays the amount of distortion added to the original signal
Distortionmeter
Canadian drummer
their first EP before leaving in 1994. Most recently, he played in Social Distortion from 1996 to 1999. Biscuits has named his main influences as John Bonham
Chuck_Biscuits
Howling caused by a circular path in an audio system
in rock music bands using loud guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets and distortion effects have intentionally created guitar feedback to create different
Audio_feedback
1998 television anime series
Lain, however, exhibits an innate connection to the Wired, experiencing distortions in her perception—visions of a woman struck by a train, phantom whispers
Serial_Experiments_Lain
Characteristic quality of sounds from vacuum tube amplifiers
transistor sound, which had some negative connotations due to crossover distortion in early transistor amplifiers. Modern solid state amplifiers are made
Tube_sound
1998 live album by Social Distortion
punk rock band Social Distortion. It was released in 1998, on the independent label Time Bomb. It's the last Social Distortion release with founding rhythm
Live at the Roxy (Social Distortion album)
Live_at_the_Roxy_(Social_Distortion_album)
Form of graphical projection where the projection lines converge to one or more points
appear to be distortions in the image. For example, a sphere drawn in perspective will be stretched into an ellipse. These apparent distortions are more pronounced
Perspective_(graphical)
Audio amplifier with power output sufficient to drive a loudspeaker
gain, noise, and distortion. These are interdependent; increasing gain often leads to undesirable increases in noise and distortion. While negative feedback
Audio_power_amplifier
Electronic device that alters audio
audio source through audio signal processing. Common effects include distortion/overdrive, often used with electric guitar in electric blues and rock
Effects_unit
Mechanism of spontaneous symmetry breaking
effect, sometimes also referred to as Jahn–Teller distortion, describes the geometrical distortion of molecules and ions that results from certain electron
Jahn–Teller_effect
1990 single by Social Distortion
"Story of My Life" is a 1990 song by American punk rock band Social Distortion, written by frontman Mike Ness. It was released as a single and also appeared
Story of My Life (Social Distortion song)
Story_of_My_Life_(Social_Distortion_song)
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Girl/Female
Muslim
Mehndi, Fragrance
Boy/Male
Tamil
Limitless shank, Boundless, Protector
Surname or Lastname
English, North German, Danish, and Norwegian
English, North German, Danish, and Norwegian : topographic name for someone who lived in or by a small wood, Middle English, Middle Low German, Danish, Norwegian holt, or a habitational name from one of the very many places named with this word. In England the surname is widely distributed, but rather more common in Lancashire than elsewhere.Shortened form of Dutch van Holt, a habitational name from places named Holt (see 1).
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil
One who Prepares Soma; Nectar Giving; A River
Girl/Female
American, Australian, French, Spanish
Star
Male
English
Variant spelling of Middle English Alden, ALDON means "old friend."
Boy/Male
British, English
Field of Beans
Boy/Male
Arabic, German, Iranian, Muslim, Parsi
Smaller; Younger; Shorter; Junior
Girl/Female
Tamil
Sweet voice
Girl/Female
French American English Italian Latin
Song of happiness.
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n.
The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.
n.
An appliance resembling a small boot furnished with straps, buckles, etc., used to correct or prevent distortions in the lower extremities of children.
n.
A piece of material used to transmit, or change the direction of, weight or pressure; any one of the pieces, in a frame or truss, which divide the structure into triangular parts. It may act as a tie, or as a strut, and serves to prevent distortion of the structure, and transverse strains in its members. A boiler brace is a diagonal stay, connecting the head with the shell.
n.
The small distortion of an astronomical instrument caused by the weight of its parts; the amount to be added or substracted from the observed readings of the instrument to correct them for this distortion.
a.
Causing distortion.
n.
A cutaneous disease which first appears as blebs or as reddish, shining, slightly prominent spots, with spreading edges. These are often followed by an eruption of dark or yellowish prominent nodules, frequently producing great deformity. In one variety of the disease, anaesthesia of the skin is a prominent symptom. In addition there may be wasting of the muscles, falling out of the hair and nails, and distortion of the hands and feet with destruction of the bones and joints. It is incurable, and is probably contagious.
n.
A wresting from the true meaning.
a.
The state of being deformed; want of proper form or symmetry; any unnatural form or shape; distortion; irregularity of shape or features; ugliness.
n.
The obtaining of property from another by an intentional active distortion of the truth.
n.
A distortion of the countenance, whether habitual, from affectation, or momentary aad occasional, to express some feeling, as contempt, disapprobation, complacency, etc.; a smirk; a made-up face.
v. t.
An exaggeration, or distortion by exaggeration, of parts or characteristics, as in a picture.
n.
A distortion bulge, bend, or kink, as in a saw blade or a plate of sheet metal.
n.
An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.
n.
The act of wresting; a wrench; a violent twist; hence, distortion; perversion.
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.