contortionist
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Noun — A performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.
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Etymology
Built from contortion (from Latin contortus, "twisted together") plus the agent suffix -ist.
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What does “contortionist” mean?
The word “contortionist” means a performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions. In plain terms, someone who twists their body — or an argument — into unnatural shapes.
How do you pronounce “contortionist”?
“Contortionist” is pronounced kuhn-TAW-shuh-nihst (/kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “contortionist” in a sentence?
Here is “contortionist” used in a sentence: “The circus contortionist folded herself into a small glass box.”
What part of speech is “contortionist”?
“Contortionist” is a noun.
Where does the word “contortionist” come from?
The word “contortionist” comes from Latin. Built from contortion (from Latin contortus, "twisted together") plus the agent suffix -ist.
How many meanings does “contortionist” have?
“Contortionist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a performer who can bend and twist their body into extreme positions.