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de·flex·ion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. deflection, deflexion, refractionnoun

    the amount by which a propagating wave is bent

  2. deflection, deflexionnoun

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

  3. deflection, deflexion, bendingnoun

    the property of being bent or deflected

  4. diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, deflexion, divagationnoun

    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"

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  1. deflexion

    Deflexion, also known as deflection, refers to the degree to which a structural element is displaced under a load. It may refer to an angle or a distance. In general terms, it can also refer to a deviation or change in direction from a predetermined or expected course.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Deflexionnoun

    see Deflection

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of deflexion in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of deflexion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4


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