"deflexion" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

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: deflection, refraction
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: deflection
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:
- wind deflection, windage - the deflection of a projectile resulting from the effects of wind
- refractiveness, refractivity - the physical property of a medium as determined by its index of refraction
same as: bending, deflection
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: deflection, deviation, digression, divagation, diversion