Definition of Deflection

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

Exact synonyms: Warp
Generic synonyms: Aberrance, Aberrancy, Aberration, Deviance
Derivative terms: Warp

2. Noun. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.
Exact synonyms: Deflexion, Refraction
Generic synonyms: Bend, Bending

3. Noun. The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position.
Exact synonyms: Deflexion
Generic synonyms: Motion, Movement

4. Noun. The property of being bent or deflected.
Exact synonyms: Bending, Deflexion
Generic synonyms: Physical Property
Specialized synonyms: Wind Deflection, Windage, Refractiveness, Refractivity

5. Noun. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern). "A deflection from his goal"
Exact synonyms: Deflexion, Deviation, Digression, Divagation, Diversion
Generic synonyms: Turn, Turning
Specialized synonyms: Red Herring
Derivative terms: Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deviate, Deviate, Digress, Divagate, Diversionary, Diversionist, Divert

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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