# distorted physical reality

**Pronunciation:** dɪˈstɔːrtɪd ˈfɪzɪkəl riˈælɪti · dis-TOR-tid FIZ-i-kəl re-AL-i-ti

**Part of speech:** noun phrase

## Meaning

A state where the actual properties of objects or space are twisted, bent, or misrepresented to the senses.

## Examples

- The heat rising from the asphalt created a distorted physical reality that made the distant cars look like they were melting.
- Through the lens of the wide-angle camera, the room took on a distorted physical reality, making the walls appear to curve inward.
- Some virtual reality headsets can cause motion sickness because the brain struggles to process the distorted physical reality presented to the eyes.

## Synonyms

- warped — implies a bending or twisting out of shape.
- deformed — suggests a permanent or structural change in shape.
- skewed — often used for perspective or data that is tilted or biased.
- anomalous — describes something that deviates from the standard or expected reality.

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