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Meaning of deflections
The primary meaning of the word "deflections" refers to the act of deflecting or the state of being deflected, often from a course, direction, or purpose.
Etymology of deflections
The word "deflections" originates from the Latin "deflectere," which means "to bend away" or "to turn aside."
The term has been used in English since the 15th century, initially in the context of physics and optics, and later in other fields such as psychology and social sciences.
Synonyms
diversions
deviations
departures
detours
sidetracks
deflexions
redirections
divagations
aberrations
anomalies
irregularities
variations
discrepancies
inconsistencies
contradictions
repudiations
rejections
denials
refutations
dismissals
rejections
refusals
avoidances
evasions
circumventions
prevarications
fabrications
distortions
misrepresentations
Definitions
- The act of deflecting or the state of being deflected, especially from a straight course or a fixed direction.
- * A deviation or departure from a normal or expected course, direction, or purpose.
- * In physics, a change in the direction of a moving object, such as a particle or a wave, due to an external influence.
Usage Examples
- The deflections in the metal beam were caused by the external forces applied to it.
- * The company's deflections from its original mission statement led to a loss of public trust.
- * The researcher studied the deflections in the trajectory of the particle to understand its behavior.
Antonyms
consistencies
regularities
conformities
compliances
adherences
alignments
coincidences
harmonies
synchronies
consistencies
uniformities
similarities
likenesses
equalities
identities
matches
correspondences
agreements
confirmations