Diversion word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "diversion" word

[noun] a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal"
[noun] an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"
[noun] an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack

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\Di*ver"sion\, n. [Cf. F. diversion. See {Divert}.] 1. The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business. 2. That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth. ``Public diversions.'' --V. Knox. Such productions of wit and humor as expose vice and folly, furnish useful diversion to readers. --Addison. 3. (Mil.) The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts. Syn: Amusement; entertainment; pastime; recreation; sport; game; play; solace; merriment.

Synonyms for diversion

deflection, deflexion, deviation, digression, divagation, diversionary attack, recreation

Related terms: amelioration, bias, bypass, defilement, detour, deviation, diversification, dogleg, entertainment, exorbitation, flip-flop, inattention, lightning war, malpractice, mass attack, mob tactics, onset, passe-temps, pastime, recreation, regalement, relaxation, renewal, revolution, skew, sport, sweep, swerve, switch, variation

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Let's analyse "diversion" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOISREVID. Average typing speed for these characters is 2475 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .. ...- . .-. ... .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: diversion: 9 + 5 + 9 + 6 = 29, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: diversion: 4 + 9 + 4 + 5 + 9 + 1 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 52, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish

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