Deflection

[dɪ'flekʃ(ə)n] or [dɪ'flɛkʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the property of being bent or deflected.

(noun.) the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position.

(noun.) the amount by which a propagating wave is bent.

(noun.) a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting.

Checker: Spenser--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

(n.) The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.

(n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.

(n.) The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.

Inputed by Jenny

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Deviation, bending.

Checker: Zelig

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Deviation, divergence, alienation, swerving, incurvation, curvity, falcation

ANT:Straightness, directness, rectilinearity, inflexibility, prolongation,prosecution, undeviatingness

Edited by Daniel

Examples

Typist: Marietta

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