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Diversion
01
an activity or form of entertainment that provides amusement or distraction
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
diversions
Examples
Music serves as a wonderful diversion during long commutes, making the journey more enjoyable.
02
something that makes one stop paying attention to or doing something else
Examples
The introduction of a new policy resulted in a diversion from our regular work processes as we had to adapt to the changes.
03
an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack
04
a change in the normal route or path, often due to roadworks, accidents, or other disruptions
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
The road was closed, and we had to take a diversion through the countryside.
Lexical Tree
diversionist
diversion
diverse
diverse
