1 : the twisting or wrenching of a body by the exertion of forces tending to turn one end or part about a longitudinal axis while the other is held fast or turned in the opposite direction also : the state of being twisted. 2 : the twisting of a bodily organ or part on its own axis.

Is torsional a word?

The act of twisting or turning. b. The condition of being twisted or turned. 2.

What is meant by torsion in physics?

A force that twists something is called torsion. ... In physics, you can calculate torsion using a formula. The turning or twisting force that causes torsion is called torque.