distraction — something that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstrækʃən/
Korean meaning: 주의를 산만하게 하는 것, 방해 요소
Korean pronunciation: 디**스트**랙션
Example Sentences
- My cat jumping on my keyboard is the ultimate distraction when I'm trying to work from home.
- Social media notifications are designed to be irresistible distractions.
- The magician used smoke and mirrors as distractions while performing his trick.
distraction
NOUN//dɪˈstrækʃən//
something that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else
Construction noise becomes a major distraction for the focused office worker
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Sometimes distraction becomes attraction, leading to satisfaction!
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Origin
From Latin 'distractus', the past participle of 'distrahere', meaning 'to pull apart' or 'to draw away'. Combined with the suffix '-ion' to form the noun.
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“My cat jumping on my keyboard is the ultimate distraction when I'm trying to work from home.”
“Social media notifications are designed to be irresistible distractions.”
“The magician used smoke and mirrors as distractions while performing his trick.”
“My neighbor's karaoke sessions are proving to be quite a distraction during exam season.”
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