diversion
diversion Lexical Profile
diversion Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Something intended to distract someone's attention from something more important.
"The magician used a sudden flash of light as a diversion while he concealed the coin."
An instance of turning something aside from its course or original purpose.
"The city council approved the temporary diversion of river water to irrigate the surrounding farmland."
An activity that diverts the mind from tedious or serious concerns; a recreation or pastime.
"Weekend gardening provided a welcome diversion from her demanding work schedule."
British An alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is temporarily closed.
"Roadworks on the main highway forced motorists to follow a five-mile diversion through the village."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French and Late Latin diversio ('a turning aside'), derived from the Latin verb divertere, combining dis- ('aside') and vertere ('to turn').