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Diversion: meaning, definitions and examples

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diversion

 

[ dษชหˆvษ™หสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

entertainment

A diversion is something that attracts your attention and relaxes or entertains you.

Synonyms

amusement, distraction, entertainment

Examples of usage

  • The show was a delightful diversion from the daily routine.
  • Reading is my favorite diversion after a long day at work.
Context #2 | Noun

tactic

A diversion is a tactic used to distract attention away from something important or to mislead.

Synonyms

decoy, distraction, smokescreen

Examples of usage

  • The burglar set off a fire alarm as a diversion while they robbed the jewelry store.
  • The magician's assistant was a diversion to draw attention away from the secret trapdoor.
Context #3 | Noun

route

A diversion is a route that is used when the usual way is closed or blocked.

Synonyms

alternative route, bypass, detour

Examples of usage

  • We had to take a diversion because of the roadworks on the main highway.
  • The diversion led us through a picturesque village we had never seen before.

Translations

Translations of the word "diversion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desvio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ablenkung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengalihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั…ะธะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odchylenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ธ่„ฑ (itsu-datsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉtournement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desviaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „ํ™˜ (jeonhwan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุญูˆูŠู„ (tahwil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odklon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odklon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌ็งป (zhuวŽnyรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกvik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั‚า›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ (gadakhra)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™nar รงฤฑxma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desviaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'diversion' originated from the Latin word 'diversio', which means 'turning in different directions'. In the 15th century, it was used to describe a turning aside or changing of course. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a range of meanings, from entertainment to tactics and routes. The concept of diversion remains relevant in modern usage, reflecting the human need for distraction, strategic maneuvering, and alternative paths.

See also: divert, diverted.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,140 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.