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PRONUNCIATION OF CONTORTIONISM

contortionism  [kənˈtɔːʃənɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONTORTIONISM

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Contortionism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONTORTIONISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Contortion

Contortion is an unusual form of physical display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. Contortion is often part of acrobatics and circus acts. In general, "contortionists" have unusual natural flexibility, which is then enhanced through acrobatic training, or they put themselves through intense, repetitive and consistent training to gain this flexibility. However, even those with genetic, sex, or age disadvantages can attain the same level of flexibility albeit with slower progress. In some countries like Mongolia, many people learn contortion and it is considered a nationally respected art form that holds cultural importance. For hundreds of years contortionists have entertained crowds all over Mongolia. Contortionists usually start practicing from a very early age. In Mongolia the minimum acceptable age is 5, as they believe contortion can cause bone deformities in younger children. Some sports, rhythmic gymnastics for example, demand extreme flexibility but not the hand balancing skills or performance skills of a contortionist.

Definition of contortionism in the English dictionary

The definition of contortionism in the dictionary is the practice of contorting, especially as a performance.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONTORTIONISM


abolitionism
ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪzəm
abstentionism
æbˈstɛnʃənɪzəm
adoptianism
əˈdɒpʃənɪzəm
annihilationism
əˌnaɪɪˈleɪʃənɪzəm
connectionism
kəˈnɛkʃənɪzəm
constructionism
kənˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm
conversationism
ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃənɪzəm
dissolutionism
ˌdɪsəˈluːʃənɪzəm
evolutionism
ˌiːvəˈluːʃənɪzəm
interventionism
ˌɪntəˈvɛnʃənɪzəm
obstructionism
əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm
Pan-Asianism
ˈpænˈeɪʃənɪzəm
progressionism
prəʊˈɡreʃənɪzəm
prohibitionism
ˌprəʊɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm
protectionism
prəˈtekʃənɪzəm
reactionism
rɪˈækʃənɪzəm
Rosicrucianism
ˌrəʊzɪˈkruːʃənɪzəm
secessionism
sɪˈsɛʃənɪzəm
suggestionism
səˈdʒɛstʃənɪzəm
tolerationism
ˌtɒləˈreɪʃənɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONTORTIONISM

contorniate
contorno
contort
contorted
contortedly
contortedness
contortion
contortional
contortionate
contortioned
contortionist
contortionistic
contortive
contour
contour feather
contour flying
contour interval
contour line
contour map
contour ploughing

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONTORTIONISM

abstract expressionism
anachronism
antagonism
creationism
exhibitionism
expansionism
expressionism
hedonism
impressionism
interactionism
isolationism
mechanism
monism
Mormonism
Parkinsonism
perfectionism
Platonism
reductionism
trade unionism
unionism
Zionism

Synonyms and antonyms of contortionism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «contortionism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONTORTIONISM

Find out the translation of contortionism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of contortionism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «contortionism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

contortionism
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

contorsionismo
570 millions of speakers

English

contortionism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

contortionism
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

contortionism
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

contortionism
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

contorcionismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

contortionism
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

contorsion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Contortionism
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

contortionism
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

contortionism
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

contortionism
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Contortionism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

contortionism
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

contortionism
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दूषितता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

contortionism
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

contorsionismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

contortionism
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

contortionism
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

contorsionism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

contortionism
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

contortionism
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

contortionism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

contortionism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of contortionism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTORTIONISM»

The term «contortionism» is used very little and occupies the 155.723 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONTORTIONISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about contortionism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONTORTIONISM»

Discover the use of contortionism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to contortionism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Science of Flexibility
Contortionism can be seen in many arts and disciplines, especially in circus and variety show acts. Hatha yoga, because it incorporates countless asanas, or postures, many of which include extreme degrees of flexibility, is perhaps the ...
Michael J. Alter, 2004
2
Time's Disease: Laurent in Chains
Do you mind if Shun teaches your daughter contortionism?” “I am certain the Creator saw fit to plant this desire for contortionism in the princess for a reason,” Friar Blavatsky assured as Diana donned begging, puppy-dog eyes and pouting lips.
R. S. Ebert, Illiana Rhea, 2012
3
My Letters to the Church
Contortionism: The. Metamorphosis. of. the. Three. Commissions. Is Mathew 28: 16-20 the Great Commission? "But the eleven disciples went into Galilee to the mountain which Jesus had appointed them. And when they saw him, they did ...
Genesis McKenzie, 2008
4
Drama Review
illustration treats female contortionism as a sensationalistic, somewhat freakish " news" event with comic and possibly dangerous consequences. But more importantly, the illustration indicates the enthusiasm of a female audience for female ...
5
New Short Fiction from Cuba
The newspapers called this operation “moving the furniture without disturbing the dust that covers it.” CONTORTIONISM In China contortionism is a tradition. It is taught from family to family, and it is practiced in improvised circuses or alongside  ...
Jacqueline Loss, Esther Katheryn Whitfield, 2007
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Performance and Politics in Tanzania: The Nation on Stage
The Nation on Stage Laura Edmondson. of balancing, contortionism, and somersaulting stands in sharp contrast to the silent rape victim in Kinjeketile or the smiling women dancers in ngoma. The ministry's continued investment in maintaining ...
Laura Edmondson, 2007
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Issues in Biochemistry and Biomaterials: 2011 Edition
(2010 DEC 28) University of Cambridge: Molecular contortionism - on the physical limits of serpin 'loop-sheet' polymers Investigators publish new data in the report 'Molecular contortionism - on the physical limits of serpin 'loop-sheet' ...
‎2012
8
Over the Counter Natural Cures: Take Charge of Your Health ...
Timothy J. gardner, MD, AHA president, was so excited with the contortionism over Crestor that he insisted, “This one is pretty clearly a winner for statin therapy. ”50 Big Pharma money can be intoxicating. Like a frat boy with beer goggles, few  ...
Shane Ellison, 2009
9
Yoga for Fun!
Jana Voelke Studelska. irque du Soleil is a theater group maturing jugglers, dancers, and )ntortionists, The theater performers :ten practice yoga. Contortionism is fferent from yoga. In yoga, the aim is le effect the posture has on mind and )dy.
Jana Voelke Studelska, 2007
10
Slavery by Another Name: The re-enslavement of black ...
By turns moving, sobering and shocking, this unprecedented account reveals these stories, the companies that profited the most from neoslavery, and the insidious legacy of racism that reverberates today.
Douglas A. Blackmon, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONTORTIONISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term contortionism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Constitutional Remedies to a Lawless Supreme Court
Similarly, the Court has now twice engaged in constitutional contortionism in order to preserve Obamacare. If the Court is unwilling to abide by ... «Baxley News-Banner, Jul 15»
2
Is it more acceptable to sell your body or your body part? You may …
Blood donation now also gives rise to some ethical contortionism in Ontario. Last year, after a company set up in Toronto offering to pay people ... «Mississauga, Jul 15»
3
We Got Down in the Jungle this Weekend at Cirque Dreams
... biggest oohs and aahs of the night: two muscle men accomplishing varying feats of crazy contortionism—including balancing one 200-pound ... «Dallas Observer, Jun 15»
4
Craft beer makers win a victory over prohibition-era laws
It's political contortionism at its most ridiculous, but it's a baby step in the right direction. “If we compare it to what's right and just, it's a very ... «Fortune, Jun 15»
5
Life on and off the road as a professional busker
Contortionism requires natural flexibility, but most of it is learned, explains Petrano, who studied with a Moroccan hand-balancing coach at ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jun 15»
6
Smyth: Will NDP walk into liquefied natural-gas trap set by Clark …
... for the LNG industry to such a spine-twisting extent that it's amazing Premier Christy Clark hasn't appointed a new minister of contortionism. «The Province, May 15»
7
Lost in Transit
Linking aerial acrobatics, contortionism, singing and piano-playing, it's funny, wistful and gloriously silly. Chris Cresswell (who also slinks ... «The Stage, May 15»
8
FKA twigs performed her steamy "Congregata" at Brooklyn Hangar …
Onstage specifically, there was also vogueing, krumping, contortionism, a wall of lasers, an electric neon violin... and FKA twigs (Tahliah ... «Brooklyn Vegan, May 15»
9
What Will Have Been
As striking as the raw physicality is, however, the lifts, tumbling and contortionism never go beyond what can be seen in traditional circus or, ... «The Stage, May 15»
10
Britain's Got Talent: Children, contortionists and impressionists …
Dance student Bonetics produces both applause and winces with his combination of dancing and contortionism. Despite not being the easiest ... «Western Gazette, May 15»

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