meaning of deflection
1. 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.
2. The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
3. A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
4. The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.
5. a turning aside of your course or attention or concern; "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his
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Related Words
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