deflection > define

noun

• A twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting.
  • synonyms: warp
• The amount by which a propagating wave is bent.
  • synonyms: deflexion, refraction
• The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position.
  • synonyms: deflexion
• The property of being bent or deflected.
  • synonyms: deflexion, bending
• A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern. )
  • usage: "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
  • synonyms: diversion, deviation, digression, deflexion, divagation

• (n.) The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
• (n.) The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.
• (n.) The act of turning aside or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, especially downward; deviation.
• (n.) A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.