deflection

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English

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Pronunciation

  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /dɪˈflɛkʃən/
  • Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL. IPA(key): /dəˈflɛkʃən/
  • Rhymes: -ɛkʃən

Noun

deflection (countable and uncountable, plural deflections)

  1. The act of deflecting or something deflected.
    • 1918, H. G. Wells, Joan and Peter
      The next morning Oswald stopped short in the middle of his shaving, which in his case involved the most tortuous deflections and grimacings.
  2. The deviation of a needle or other indicator from its previous position.

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