noun
- The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.
- synonyms: deflection, refraction
- The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position.
- synonyms: deflection
- The property of being bent or deflected.
- synonyms: deflection, bending
- A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern. )
- usage: "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
- synonyms: diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, divagation
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