deflection

Noun
  1. A twist or aberration;
    Especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting (synset 114528328)
    is a type of: aberrance, aberrancy, aberration, deviance - a state or condition markedly different from the norm
    same as: warp
  2. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent (synset 107425483)
    is a type of: bend, bending - movement that causes the formation of a curve
    same as: deflexion, refraction
  3. The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position (synset 107325457)
    is a type of: motion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
    same as: deflexion
  4. The property of being bent or deflected (synset 105018461)
    is a type of: physical property - any property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions
    subtypes:
    same as: bending, deflexion
  5. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) (synset 100351206)
    "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
    is a type of: turn, turning - the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
    subtypes: red herring - any diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue
    same as: deflexion, deviation, digression, divagation, diversion

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