Definition of Diversionary

1. Adjective. (of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive.

Similar to: Indirect
Derivative terms: Diversion

Definition of Diversionary

1. Adjective. That serves as a diversion ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Diversionary

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diversionary

diverses
diversifiability
diversifiable
diversificated
diversification
diversifications
diversified
diversifier
diversifiers
diversifies
diversiform
diversify
diversifying
diversing
diversion
diversionary (current term)
diversionary attack
diversionary landing
diversionist
diversionists
diversions
diversities
diversity
diversity index
diversity jurisdiction
diversivolent
diversly
diversories
diversory
divert

Literary usage of Diversionary

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Gayellow Pages: The National Edition 2005-2006 USA and Canada by Frances Green (2005)
"Bicycle (not motorcycle) dub. Performance: Entertainment, Music, Recording, Theater f »4A. diversionary Theatre Productions. ..."

2. General Kenney Reports: A Personal History of the Pacific War by George C. Kenney (1997)
"The only casualties were suffered by a diversionary force of 150 men in rubber boats, which was supposed to go ashore just before dawn at a beach about ten ..."

3. Strategy for Defeat: The Luftwaffe, 1933-1945 by Williamson Murray (1983)
"The main force lost only 10 aircraft with 18 more shot down in diversionary attacks.57 On October 10, Eighth bombed Munster. Relays of German fighters ..."

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