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Definition of "distortionary" [distortionary]

  • Capable of distorting. (adjective)
  • Causing distortion. (adjective)

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Use "distortionary" in a sentence
  • "Government intervention is only "distortionary" in these models, adding the anti-gov't bias since Reagan."
  • "But we don't prohibit corporate investment as "distortionary"."
  • "The more serious case against subsidies is that they are "distortionary"."