ETYM Latin deflexio, from deflectere: cf. French déflexion.
1. A twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting; SYN. warp.
2. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent; SYN. deflexion, refraction.
3. The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position; SYN. deflexion.
4. The property of being bent or deflected; SYN. deflexion, bending.
The change in length along the primary axis or distance a diaphragm moves at the center between no-load and rated load conditions. + prikaži više

See Deflection.

ETYM Cf. French diversion. Related to Divert.
1. A turning aside (of one's course or attention or concern); SYN. deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion.
2. An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; SYN. recreation.
3. An attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack; SYN. diversionary attack. + prikaži više