diversion — The action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
Example Sentences
- My cat creates a diversion by knocking things off my desk whenever I'm trying to work.
- Video games serve as a good diversion from daily stress.
- The spy caused a diversion by setting off the fire alarm while his partner stole the documents.
diversion
NOUN[/daɪˈvɜːrʒən/]
The action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.
The action of turning something aside from its original course; an activity that provides entertainment or distraction from routine.
His magical diversion turns aversion into joyful conversion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin divertere, meaning 'to turn aside' or 'to turn in different directions.' The word originally described redirecting something from its intended path, like water flowing in a new direction.
Breakdown
di- (apart/away) + vert- (to turn) + -ion (noun suffix meaning action or result)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat creates a diversion by knocking things off my desk whenever I'm trying to work.”
“Video games serve as a good diversion from daily stress.”
“The spy caused a diversion by setting off the fire alarm while his partner stole the documents.”
“Shopping became her favorite diversion after she discovered online sales.”
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