How Do You Spell CONTORT?

Pronunciation: [kəntˈɔːt] (IPA)

The word "contort" is spelled with the letters C-O-N-T-O-R-T. It is pronounced with the IPA phonetic transcription of /kənˈtɔrt/. The "c" is pronounced like a "k" sound, followed by the "o" sound as in "hot." The "n" is pronounced as in "no," followed by "t" as in "top," "o" as in "hot," "r" as in "rat," and "t" again as in "top." The stress is on the second syllable, which is pronounced like "tort."

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CONTORT Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "contort" is a verb that refers to the act of twisting, distorting, or wrenching something into an unnatural or abnormal shape or position. It involves altering the physical form or appearance of an object or a body part through force or strain.

    When used in relation to the human body, "contort" signifies the deliberate manipulation or deformation of one's limbs, muscles, or facial expressions. This may be done for various purposes, such as expressing pain, discomfort, or distress, or even for the sake of amusement or performance. Contorting one's body is often associated with acrobats, dancers, or performers who possess exceptional flexibility or agility.

    Moreover, "contort" can also depict the bending or twisting of an inanimate object. This could arise from external forces, like pressure, or as a result of inherent properties such as elasticity or malleability.

    Furthermore, the term may extend beyond physical manipulation, encompassing the idea of distorting or warping something abstract or intangible. In this sense, "contort" denotes the deliberate alteration or misrepresentation of information, facts, or ideas to fit a particular agenda or induce deception. It suggests twisting the truth or skewing perceptions through manipulation or deceitful tactics.

    Overall, "contort" encompasses a wide range of meanings, all related to some form of distortion, adjustment, or modification, whether in physical or abstract terms.

  2. To twist together; to pull awry; to writhe.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CONTORT

The word contort originated from the Latin word contortus, which is the past participle of the verb contorquere. Contorquere is a combination of the prefix con- meaning together or with, and torquere meaning to twist or turn. Over time, contortus evolved into the Middle English word contorten, which eventually transformed into the modern English term contort.

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Conjugate verb Contort

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have contorted
you would have contorted
he/she/it would have contorted
we would have contorted
they would have contorted
I would have contort
you would have contort
he/she/it would have contort
we would have contort
they would have contort

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been contorting
you would have been contorting
he/she/it would have been contorting
we would have been contorting
they would have been contorting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would contort
you would contort
he/she/it would contort
we would contort
they would contort

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be contorting
you would be contorting
he/she/it would be contorting
we would be contorting
they would be contorting

FUTURE

I will contort
you will contort
he/she/it will contort
we will contort
they will contort

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be contorting
you will be contorting
he/she/it will be contorting
we will be contorting
they will be contorting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have contorted
you will have contorted
he/she/it will have contorted
we will have contorted
they will have contorted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been contorting
you will have been contorting
he/she/it will have been contorting
we will have been contorting
they will have been contorting

IMPERATIVE

you contort
we let´s contort

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to contort

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was contorting
you were contorting
he/she/it was contorting
we were contorting
they were contorting

PAST PARTICIPLE

contorted

PAST PERFECT

I had contorted
you had contorted
he/she/it had contorted
we had contorted
they had contorted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been contorting
you had been contorting
he/she/it had been contorting
we had been contorting
they had been contorting

PRESENT

I contort
you contort
he/she/it contorts
we contort
they contort

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am contorting
you are contorting
he/she/it is contorting
we are contorting
they are contorting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

contorting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have contorted
you have contorted
he/she/it has contorted
we have contorted
they have contorted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been contorting
you have been contorting
he/she/it has been contorting
we have been contorting
they have been contorting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it contort

SIMPLE PAST

I contorted
you contorted
he/she/it contorted
we contorted
they contorted

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