(n) a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern), Syn.deflexion, divagation, digression, deflection, deviation, Example: a diversion from the main highway; a digression into irrelevant details; a deflection from his goal
n. [ L. deflexio, fr. deflectere: cf. F. déflexion. ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
The other leads to the same point, through certain deflections. Lowth. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Gunnery) The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Opt.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Engin.) The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load. [ 1913 Webster ]
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