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torsionthe action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɔːrʃən/

Korean meaning: 비틀림, 염전 (물체의 한 끝이 다른 끝에 대해 돌아가며 뒤틀리는 것)

Korean pronunciation: **토**션

Example Sentences

  • The yoga instructor's spine could handle extreme torsion that would hospitalize normal people.
  • Engineers measure torsion to ensure the bridge can withstand wind forces.
  • My stomach experienced serious torsion after seeing my exam grades.

torsion

NOUN

//ˈtɔːrʃən//

the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other

torsion concept
💡 Concept

the action of twisting or the state of being twisted, especially of one end of an object relative to the other

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🎵 Rhyme

Torsion brings distortion, breaking the perfect proportion!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtɔːrʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɔːʃən/

🌳Etymology

Roottort
Suffix--ion

Origin

라틴어 'torquere(비틀다)'에서 온 단어로, 고대 로마 시대부터 물체를 비트는 개념을 표현했습니다. 마치 젖은 수건을 짜듯이 비트는 동작을 의미했죠.

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🎵Rhyme

portionproportiondistortion
portion
proportion
distortion

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The yoga instructor's spine could handle extreme torsion that would hospitalize normal people.

Engineers measure torsion to ensure the bridge can withstand wind forces.

😄 Fun example

My stomach experienced serious torsion after seeing my exam grades.

The car's torsion beam suspension provides better stability on rough roads.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

twistingrotationtorquedistortion

Antonyms

straightnessalignment

Related

twistbendspiraltorquestraindeformation