deflections

1. a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or actingSynonyms: deflection, warp

2. the amount by which a propagating wave is bentSynonyms: deflection, deflexion, refraction

3. the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero positionSynonyms: deflection, deflexion

4. the property of being bent or deflectedSynonyms: bending, deflection, deflexion

5. a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)Examples: "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"Synonyms: deflection, deflexion, deviation, digression, divagation, diversion