Synonyms for deflexion
Most common
diversion deviation digression divagation bending deflection
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Diversion
2. Deflection
Definitions
- n. 1
Dated spelling of deflection.
Forms
- Plural
- deflexions → diversions, deviations, digressions, divagations…
Example sentences
- diversion A diversion is in effect around roadworks in the city centre.
- deviation No deviation from the regulations will be tolerated.
- digression The digression is escalating more and more.
- bending The bamboo is bending with the weight of the snow.
- deflection The calculated deflection at the end of the beam is 2 cm.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| deflexion | falling | |
| diversion | falling | |
| deviation | steady | |
| digression | steady | |
| divagation | steady | |
| bending | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- bending2
- 9 letters
- diversion3, deviation4
- 10 letters
- deflection3, refraction, digression3, divagation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bending2 = 2 syllables).