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Undulation vs Contortion - What's the difference?

undulation | contortion | Related terms |

Undulation is a related term of contortion.


As nouns the difference between undulation and contortion

is that undulation is an instance or act of undulating while contortion is the act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.

undulation

English

(wikipedia undulation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • an instance or act of undulating
  • a wavy appearance or outline; waviness
  • (music) a tremulous tone produced by a peculiar pressure of the finger on a string
  • a wavelike curve; a smooth and regular rise and fall
  • a wavelike motion of the air; electromagnetic radiation

    • Derived terms

    * undulationist

    References

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    contortion

    English

    (wikipedia contortion)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.
  • A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

    • Derived terms

    * contortionist