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Deflexion Definition & Meaning

deflexion
noun
  1. the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
  2. the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
  3. the property of being bent or deflected
  4. 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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What does deflexion mean?
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); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
What part of speech is deflexion?
Deflexion is a noun.
How many definitions does deflexion have?
Deflexion has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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