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1. The amount by which a propagating wave is bent
   - deflection, refraction
    
2. The movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
   - deflection
    
3. The property of being bent or deflected
   - deflection, bending
    
4. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
   "a deflexion from the main highway"
   - diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, divagation

Derived forms: deflexions

See also: deflect

Type of: bend, bending, motion, movement, physical property, turn, turning

Encyclopedia: Deflexion