deflexion

noun
UK: /dɪˈfleks.ʃən/
US: /dɪˈflek.ʃən/

  1. A turning or bending aside from a straight course or line; deviation.

    1. The deflexion of the light was slight but noticeable.
    2. Careful measurements revealed a significant deflexion in the beam under heavy load, indicating potential structural issues.

  2. The amount or degree of bending or turning aside.

    1. The needle showed a small deflexion to the left.
    2. The experiment measured the deflexion of the magnetic field under varying current conditions.

Synonyms

deviation distortion turn veer curve flexion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deflexion" in English means: A turning or bending aside from a straight course or line; deviation., The amount or degree of bending or turning aside..

The phonetic transcription of "deflexion" is /dɪˈfleks.ʃən/ in British English and /dɪˈflek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deflexion": deviation, distortion, turn, veer, curve, flexion.

Example usage of "deflexion": "The deflexion of the light was slight but noticeable.". More examples on the page.