Scrabble & Words with friends points
- deflection is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
- deflection is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
- deflection is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19
Definition of deflection
- the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position (noun)
Synonyms
- deflexion
- the amount by which a propagating wave is bent (noun)
Synonyms
- deflexion
- refraction
- a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting (noun)
Synonyms
- warp
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) (noun)
Examples
- a deflection from his goal
Synonyms
- deflexion
- deviation
- digression
- divagation
- diversion
- the property of being bent or deflected (noun)
Synonyms
- bending
- deflexion
See definition of deflection in Merriam Webster