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- [dih-frak-shuh n]
- /dɪˈfræk ʃən/
- /dɪˈfræk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-frak-shuh n]
- /dɪˈfræk ʃən/
Definitions of diffraction word
- noun diffraction the phenomenon exhibited by wave fronts that, passing the edge of an opaque body, are modulated, thereby causing a redistribution of energy within the front: it is detectable in light waves by the presence of a pattern of closely spaced dark and light bands (diffraction pattern) at the edge of a shadow. 2
- noun diffraction the bending of waves, especially sound and light waves, around obstacles in their path. 1
- noun diffraction The process by which a beam of light or other system of waves is spread out as a result of passing through a narrow aperture or across an edge, typically accompanied by interference between the wave forms produced. 1
- noun diffraction physics: bending of waves 1
- uncountable noun diffraction In physics, diffraction is a change in the direction of a sound wave or a light wave caused by the presence of an obstacle in its path. 0
- noun diffraction a deviation in the direction of a wave at the edge of an obstacle in its path 0
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Origin of diffraction
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < New Latin diffrāctiōn- (stem of diffrāctiō) a breaking up, equivalent to Latin diffrāct(us) broken up (past participle of diffringere) + -iōn- -ion. See dif-, fraction
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Parts of speech for Diffraction
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diffraction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
diffraction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diffraction
noun diffraction
- diffusion — act of diffusing; state of being diffused.
- circulation — The circulation of a newspaper or magazine is the number of copies that are sold each time it is produced.
- transmission — the act or process of transmitting.
- divergence — the act, fact, or amount of diverging: a divergence in opinion.
- broadcast — A broadcast is a programme, performance, or speech on the radio or on television.
Antonyms for diffraction
noun diffraction
- collection — A collection of things is a group of similar things that you have deliberately acquired, usually over a period of time.
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