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- [dih-flek-shuh n]
- /dɪˈflɛk ʃən/
- /dɪˈflek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-flek-shuh n]
- /dɪˈflɛk ʃən/
Definitions of deflection word
- variable noun deflection The deflection of something means making it change direction. 3
- countable noun deflection In sport, the deflection of a ball, kick, or shot is when the ball hits an object and then travels in a different direction. 3
- noun deflection the act of deflecting or the state of being deflected 3
- noun deflection the amount of deviation caused by a deflection 3
- noun deflection the change in direction of a light beam as it crosses a boundary between two media with different refractive indexes 3
- noun deflection a deviation of the indicator of a measuring instrument from its zero position 3
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Origin of deflection
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Late Latin dēflexiōn- (stem of dēflexiō), equivalent to Latin dēflex(us) (past participle of dēflectere; see deflect) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Deflection
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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deflection popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
deflection usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deflection
noun deflection
- bending — to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
- sag — to sink or bend downward by weight or pressure, especially in the middle: The roof sags.
- twist — to combine, as two or more strands or threads, by winding together; intertwine.
- crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.
- arc — An arc is a smoothly curving line or movement.
Antonyms for deflection
noun deflection
- stagnation — the state or condition of stagnating, or having stopped, as by ceasing to run or flow: Meteorologists forecast ozone and air stagnation.
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- sameness — the state or quality of being the same; identity; uniformity.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
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