distortionn.[L. distortio: cf. F. distortion.]1. 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.()2. A wresting from the true meaning.(Bp. Wren.)3. The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.()4. (Med.) An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.()