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deflection

def·lec·tion

UK/dɪˈflɛkʃən/ US/dəˈflɛkʃən/ rare

noun

1.
2.

the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

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3.

the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position

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4.

the property of being bent or deflected

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5.

a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

  • “a diversion from the main highway”
  • “a digression into irrelevant details”
  • “a deflection from his goal”
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Origin

From Latin dēflexiō, from dēflectere (“to deflect”; participle stem dēflex-) + -iō (suffix forming abstract nouns). The non-etymological spelling deflection is taken from the present stem dēflect-, associated with collection, dissection, etc. By surface analysis, deflect + -ion.

Phrases

  • compass deflection
  • deflection change
  • deflection difference
  • propwash deflection unit
  • vertical deflection
  • zero deflection

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