diversion

[ dih-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn, dahy- ]

/ dɪˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, daɪ- /

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noun

the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort.

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.

British. a detour on a highway or road.

distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion.

Military. a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack.

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

Words nearby diversion

diversification, diversified, diversified farming, diversiform, diversify, diversion, diversional, diversionary, diversionist, diversity, divert

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Example sentences from the Web for diversion

Some see it as a diversion from the main political objectives of calling for direct elections.
The Monuments Men of Occupy Hong Kong|Brendon Hong|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Only then did most of those present hear about the diversion.
How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra Revelations|Malcolm Byrne|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Also attending was Regan, who told investigators the president had been “crestfallen” at hearing about the diversion.
How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra Revelations|Malcolm Byrne|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The public health implications of diversion have probably only begun to be elucidated.
The Secret World of Drug-Addict Doctors|Kent Sepkowitz|April 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Besides, even if pot were really, really, really well regulated like prescription drugs, diversion and abuse will still happen.
Weed Gave My Family Everything—Then Took It Away|Abby Haglage|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This diversion answered the purpose, and nothing further was said about my intended report.
Ten Years Among the Mail Bags|James Holbrook
In order to create a diversion, these captured the town of Melo from the Government party.
Uruguay|W. H. Koebel
In many communities this was the one diversion and the one extravagance.
Starr King in California|William Day Simonds
During this diversion, Dangerfield was able to recover himself sufficiently to present a grave mask.
The Woman Gives|Owen Johnson
Yes: but is not the power of being pleased with diversion in itself a happiness?
The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal|Blaise Pascal

British Dictionary definitions for diversion

diversion

/ (daɪˈvɜːʃən) /

noun

the act of diverting from a specified course

mainly British an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed

something that distracts from business, etc; amusement

military a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack

Derived forms of diversion

diversional or diversionary, adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	diversion
释义	diversion [ dih-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn, dahy- ] / dɪˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən, daɪ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR diversion ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose: a diversion of industry into the war effort. 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. British. a detour on a highway or road. distraction from business, care, etc.; recreation; amusement; a pastime: Movies are his favorite diversion. Military. a feint intended to draw off attention from the point of main attack. 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 Words nearby diversion diversification, diversified, diversified farming, diversiform, diversify, diversion, diversional, diversionary, diversionist, diversity, divert Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for diversion Some see it as a diversion from the main political objectives of calling for direct elections. The Monuments Men of Occupy Hong Kong\|Brendon Hong\|December 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Only then did most of those present hear about the diversion. How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra Revelations\|Malcolm Byrne\|November 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Also attending was Regan, who told investigators the president had been “crestfallen” at hearing about the diversion. How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra Revelations\|Malcolm Byrne\|November 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The public health implications of diversion have probably only begun to be elucidated. The Secret World of Drug-Addict Doctors\|Kent Sepkowitz\|April 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Besides, even if pot were really, really, really well regulated like prescription drugs, diversion and abuse will still happen. Weed Gave My Family Everything—Then Took It Away\|Abby Haglage\|April 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This diversion answered the purpose, and nothing further was said about my intended report. Ten Years Among the Mail Bags\|James Holbrook In order to create a diversion, these captured the town of Melo from the Government party. Uruguay\|W. H. Koebel In many communities this was the one diversion and the one extravagance. Starr King in California\|William Day Simonds During this diversion, Dangerfield was able to recover himself sufficiently to present a grave mask. The Woman Gives\|Owen Johnson Yes: but is not the power of being pleased with diversion in itself a happiness? The Thoughts of Blaise Pascal\|Blaise Pascal British Dictionary definitions for diversion diversion / (daɪˈvɜːʃən) / noun the act of diverting from a specified course mainly British an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed something that distracts from business, etc; amusement military a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack Derived forms of diversion diversional or diversionary, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to diversion deviation, departure, detour, aberration, fun, pleasure, pastime, amusement, distraction, digression, divergence, alteration, variation, turning, deflection, levity, play, ball, picnic, enjoyment
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diversion

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