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Definition of Deflection

1. Noun. A twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting.

2. Noun. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.

3. Noun. The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position.

4. Noun. The property of being bent or deflected.

5. Noun. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern). "A deflection from his goal"

Definition of Deflection

1. n. 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.

Definition of Deflection

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Deflection

1. 1. The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, especially. Downward; deviation. "The other leads to the same point, through certain deflections." (Lowth) 2. The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course. 3. A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction. 4. The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load. Origin: L. Deflexio, fr. Deflectere: cf. F. Deflexion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deflection

deflating deflation deflationary deflations deflator deflators deflea defleaed defleaing defleas

deflect deflectable deflected deflecting deflection (current term) deflection (current term) deflectionize deflections deflection coils deflective

deflective occlusal contact deflector deflector deflectors deflects deflex deflexed deflexed deflexes deflexing

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