diversion

Letters that make diversion

s, o, d, e, n, r, i, v are letters that make 'diversion'

Words within diversion

ER, Sion, si, SI, on, iv, dive, diver, IV, version, Io, ion, Er, Si are words within 'diversion'


3 possible definitions for 'diversion'

Diversion as "a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)"

Under this definition, diversion is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

digression, deviation, deflection, deflexion, divagation have the same meaning as 'diversion'

diversion as a type

'diversion' can be a type of turning, turn.

Types of diversion

red herring is a type of diversion.

Derivatives of diversion

saboteur, diversionist, divagate, wander, divert, digress, diversionary, wrecker, stray, bend, deflect, deviate, turn away are derivatives of 'diversion'.

Example of diversion used within this context

"a diversion from the main highway", "a digression into irrelevant details", "a deflection from his goal"


Diversion as "an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates"

Under this definition, diversion is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

recreation has the same meaning as diversion

diversion as a type

'diversion' can be a type of activity.

Types of diversion

antic, lark, trick, saltation, bathing, child's play, caper, sport, interest, escape, game, play, play, play, pursuit, joke, joke, prank, caper, put-on, celebration, festivity, dancing, dance, terpsichore, entertainment, amusement, escapade, escapism, eurythmy, eurhythmy, eurythmics, eurhythmics, fun, merriment, playfulness, gambling, gaming, jest, jocularity, nightlife, night life, pastime, frolic, romp, gambol, athletics are types of 'diversion'.

Derivatives of diversion

amuse, disport, divert, play, recreational, recreate are derivatives of 'diversion'.

Example of diversion used within this context

"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"


Diversion as "an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack"

Under this definition, diversion is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

diversionary attack has the same meaning as diversion

diversion as a type

'diversion' can be a type of attack, onslaught, onset, onrush.

Types of diversion

diversionary landing is a type of diversion.



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