Uk English Meaning of deflection

deflection

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Definitions and Meaning of deflection in English

Wordnet

deflection (n)

a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting

the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position

the property of being bent or deflected

a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

Webster

deflection (n.)

The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation.

The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.

A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.

The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.

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deflection

a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting, the amount by which a propagating wave is bent, the movement of the pointer o

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adherence

deflecting => deflecting, deflected => deflected, deflectable => deflectable, deflect => deflect, deflator => deflator,