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Meaning of 'deflection' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Deflection [ n.]
- The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation.
- The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
- A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
- The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.

Meaning of 'deflection' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . deflection [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
Example in sentence:
  • a deflection from his goal;
  • a digression into irrelevant details;
  • a diversion from the main highway

Nearby Words:

deface defaced defacement defacer defacing defail defailance defailure defalcate defalcated

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