a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
[ Syn: warp ]
the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
[ Syn: deflexion , refraction ]
the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
[ Syn: deflexion ]
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
[ Syn: diversion , deviation , digression , deflexion , divagation ]