deflection
/dɪflˈɛkʃən/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
- the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
- the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
- the property of being bent or deflected
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
“a diversion from the main highway”
Synonyms for deflection
Words that rhyme with deflection
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