deflexion

/di'flekʃn/ Cách viết khác : (deflexion) /di'flekʃn/
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deflexion

The scientist notes the deflexion of the needle on the gauge.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act of turning or bending away from a straight line or course: "deflexion" refers to a change in direction from an original path or trajectory.
    • A deviation or diversion: It can describe a shift in attention, concern, or a physical route away from the main focus or objective.
    • The amount by which something is bent or a wave is changed in direction: In technical contexts, it denotes the degree of bending or the displacement from a zero or neutral position.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The deflexion of the light beam was measured by the sensor. (The bending of the light beam from its straight path was measured.)
    • His speech contained a sudden deflexion into a personal anecdote. (His speech included an unexpected shift away from the main topic.)
    • The engineer calculated the deflexion of the beam under load. (The engineer determined the amount the beam bent when weight was applied.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Deflexion of attention": a shift or diversion of focus.
    • The loud noise caused a deflexion of attention from the speaker.
  • "Zero deflexion": a state in a measuring instrument where the pointer shows no deviation.
    • Adjust the device until you achieve zero deflexion on the scale.
Variants and Related Words
  • Deflection (n): The more common modern spelling, identical in meaning to "deflexion".
    • The deflection of the ball by the goalkeeper saved the goal.
  • Deflect (v): To cause something to change direction.
    • The shield was designed to deflect arrows.
Synonyms
  • Deviation: A departure from an established course or norm.
  • Diversion: The act of turning something aside from its course.
  • Bending: The action of curving something from a straight line.
Related Phrases
  • Angle of deflexion: The measure of the change in direction.
    • The angle of deflexion was critical for the experiment's accuracy.
deflexion

The scientist notes the deflexion of the needle on the gauge.

Noun
  1. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
    • a diversion from the main highway
    • a digression into irrelevant details
    • a deflection from his goal
  2. the property of being bent or deflected
  3. the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
  4. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

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