deflection




deflection - noun

  • 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)

    • deflection - thesaurus

    bending   deflexion   deviation   digression   divagation   diversion   refraction   warp