deflection

Meanings

Noun

• a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
• the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
• the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
• the property of being bent or deflected
• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
  • "a deflection from his goal"

Synonyms

bending, deflexion, deviation, digression, divagation, diversion, refraction, warp