Synonyms for refraction
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The turning or bending of any wave, such as a light or sound wave, when it passes from one medium into another of different optical density.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- refractions → deflections, deflexions…
Example sentences
- deflection The calculated deflection at the end of the beam is 2 cm.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| refraction | falling | |
| deflection | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- deflexion
- 10 letters
- deflection3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deflection3 = 3 syllables).