Warping

/ˈwɔːrpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of bending or twisting out of shape.

Warping of the wooden boards occurred due to moisture exposure.

A distortion or deviation in the expected shape or path.

The warping of the fabric made it difficult to sew the pieces together.

verb

The action of bending or twisting out of shape.

The excessive heat caused the plastic to start warping.

To cause to deviate from the intended or expected path.

The misinformation was warping public perception of the event.

In computing, to distort or transform the appearance of a graphic image.

The software allows users to engage in warping their images creatively.

Old English 'wearpian', meaning 'to throw or cast away (to warp)'

warp speed

An accelerated speed or pace, often used in a sci-fi context.

warp your mind

To greatly change someone's perspective or thoughts.

warp zone

A term originating from video games referring to a shortcut area.

space-time warp

A theoretical distortion of space-time in physics.

warp

To twist or bend out of shape.

warped

Bent or twisted out of shape, often in a way that is unnatural.

warper

A device or person that warps materials.

Warped mindset

He has a warped mindset about reality.

Warped humor

Her jokes always have that warped humor that makes you think.