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Definitions for Diversion
[1] the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort.
[2] a channel made to divert the flow of water from one course to another or to direct the flow of water draining from a piece of ground.
[3] British . a detour on a highway or road.
[4] distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion.
[5] Military . a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack.
[6] the act of diverting from a specified course
[7] mainly British an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed
[8] something that distracts from business, etc; amusement
[9] military a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack
Words related to Diversion
deviation, departure, detour, aberration, fun, pleasure, pastime, amusement, distraction, digression, divergence, alteration, variation, turning, deflection, levity, play, ball, picnic, enjoyment
Words nearby Diversion
diversification, diversified, diversified farming, diversiform, diversify, diversion, diversional, diversionary, diversionist, diversity, divert
Origin of Diversion
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin dīversiōn- (stem of dīversiō ), equivalent to Latin dīvers(us ) diverse + -iōn- -ion
Other words from Diversion
pre·di·ver·sion , noun
Synonyms for Diversion
aberration, departure, detour, deviation, alteration, deflection, digression, divergence, turning, variation, fake out, red herring