A by-passage, for a pipe, or other channel, to divert circulation from the usual course. by-pass, by pass

ETYM French détour, from détourner to turn aside; pref. dé- (Latin dis-) + tourner to turn. Related to Turn.
A roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked); SYN. roundabout way.

ETYM Late Lat. deviatio: cf. French déviation.
1. A variation that deviates from the standard or norm; SYN. divergence, departure, difference.
2. Deviate behavior; SYN. deviance.
3. The difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function.
4. The error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances.
The difference between the value of the controlled variable and the value at which it is being controlled. + prikaži više

ETYM Latin evasio: cf. French évasion. Related to Evade.
1. A statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth; SYN. equivocation.
2. Nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that one is supposed to do; SYN. escape, dodging.
3. The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver. + prikaži više