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Meaning of detour
A route or path taken to avoid something or to make a temporary change in direction.
Etymology of detour
The word "detour" originated from the French language, where it is spelled "détour" and means "a turning aside" or "a deviation"
The French word is derived from the verb "détourner", which means "to turn aside" or "to divert"
The word has been used in English since the mid-19th century to describe a route or path taken to avoid something or to make a temporary change in direction
Synonyms
diversion
bypass
deviation
detouring
diversionary
circumvention
sidestep
diversionist
deflection
aberration
deflexion
departure
excursion
digression
swerve
curve
turn
diversionism
obliquity
aberrancy
anomaly
irregularity
exception
anomaly
zigzag
deflection
aberration
swerving
veering
curving
turning
wandering
straying
meandering
deviating
diverting
sidestepping
circumventing
bypassing
skirting
avoiding
evading
eluding
dodging
circumnavigating
Definitions
- A route or path taken to avoid something, typically an obstacle or a congested area
- A temporary change in direction or course, especially one that is intentional or planned
- A deviation from a planned or usual route, often caused by unforeseen circumstances or obstacles
Usage Examples
- The road was closed due to construction, so we had to take a detour to get to our destination
- The hikers took a detour to avoid the steep and rocky terrain
- The driver took a detour to avoid the traffic congestion in the city center
Antonyms
directness
straightness
straightforwardness
linearity
rectilinearity
orthogonality
perpendicularity
normality
regularity
conformity
consistency
continuity
coherence
straightforward
direct
straight
linear
orthogonal
perpendicular
normal
regular
conforming
consistent
continuous
coherent
usual
customary
habitual
routine
ordinary
straightforward
uncomplicated
unobstructed
unhindered
unimpeded
unrestricted