distraction

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[edit] Etymology

See to distract.

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distraction (plural distractions)

1. Something that distracts.

   Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.

2. The process of being distracted.

   We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.

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