distracting

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing loss of concentration; diverting the mind from a task or subject.

  - "The noise of the construction site was distracting."
  - "The distracting smell of the flowers made it difficult for me to focus."

• Adjective

  Tending to draw attention away from something.

  - "The distracting colors of the advertisement caught my attention."
  - "The distracting behavior of the children interrupted the class."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distracting
attraction , connection , construction , conception

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Variants

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distract , distractable , distracted , distractibilities , distractibility , distractible , distracting , distractingly , distracts

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Etymology

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From the past participle of the verb 'distract' which means 'to draw away, to divert, or to distract someone's attention'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'distracting' is often used in the context of studying or working. It is important to minimize distractions in order to maximize productivity and focus.

2. Distractions can come in many forms, including noise, smell, visual distractions, and even thoughts and emotions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attention: The ability to focus on a task or subject for a prolonged period of time, often requiring concentration and focus.

2. Interruption: An event or action that disrupts the normal flow of an activity or process.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'distracting' is often used to describe elements that draw attention away from the main focus of a story or poem. In art, distracting elements can be used intentionally to draw the viewer's attention to a particular part of a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "distracting"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where you are trying to focus on a task, but there are distracting elements around you. Imagine yourself blocking out these distractions and focusing solely on the task at hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distracting' with the feeling of being unable to focus on a task due to external factors.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Diverts Attention' to remember the meaning of 'distracting'.

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