Torsion

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔrʒən/

Definitions of torsion

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

Example Sentences

A1 Torsion is the twisting or bending of an object.

A2 The engineer explained how torsion affects the stability of the bridge.

B1 The mechanic diagnosed the problem with the car's torsion bar.

B2 The building's design had to account for torsion to ensure its structural integrity.

C1 The study of torsion in materials is essential for advanced engineering projects.

C2 The expert in structural engineering specialized in analyzing torsion effects on buildings.

Examples of torsion in a Sentence

formal The engineer explained how torsion affects the stability of the building's structure.

informal I heard that torsion can really mess up a building's design.

slang Torsion is like a twisty nightmare for architects.

figurative The political scandal caused a torsion in the government's power dynamics.

Grammatical Forms of torsion

• past tense: torqued
• plural: torsions
• comparative: more torsion
• superlative: most torsion
• present tense: torsions
• future tense: will torsion
• perfect tense: have torsioned
• continuous tense: is torsioning
• singular: torsion
• positive degree: torsion
• infinitive: to torsion
• gerund: torsioning
• participle: torsioned

Origin and Evolution of torsion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'torsion' originated from the Latin word 'torsio', which means a twisting or turning.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'torsion' has retained its original meaning of twisting or turning, but it has also been adopted in various scientific fields to describe the act of twisting an object along its axis.