distraction

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of diverting attention, interest, or effort from a main task or subject.

  - "His constant texting during class was a major distraction."
  - "The noise from the construction site served as a distraction during the exam."

• Noun

  Something that prevents someone from giving full attention to something.

  - "The smell of freshly baked cookies was a pleasant distraction."
  - "Her fear of heights was a significant distraction when she was driving."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distraction
friction , action , diction , connection

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Variants

List of all variants of distraction that leads to same result
distraction , distractions , distractive

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Forms

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distractions, distracting

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'distrahere' meaning 'to draw apart'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest word in the English language that contains the letter 'd' in every position is 'distractions'?

2. The word 'distraction' has been used in English since the 15th century.

3. The term 'distraction' is often used in psychology to describe a stimulus that interferes with the performance of a task.

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Related Concepts

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1. procrastination: Procrastination is a form of distraction where one delays or postpones completing a task.

2. multitasking: Multitasking is the act of attempting to do multiple tasks at once, which can often lead to distractions.

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Culture

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In literature, distraction is often used as a literary device to show a character's inner turmoil or to create suspense. In art, distraction can be used to draw the viewer's attention away from the main subject of a painting.

How to Memorize "distraction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon filled with thoughts or ideas. Each thought or idea is represented by a small balloon. Distraction is like a pin that pops one or more of these balloons, causing the thoughts to scatter and making it difficult to focus on the main task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distraction' with the image of a carnival or a circus. These places are filled with bright colors, loud noises, and exciting attractions that can easily draw your attention away from your main task.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym D-I-S-T-R-A-C-T-I-O-N: Delay, Interrupt, Sensory, Tempting, Repeatedly, Avoiding, Concentration, Time-wasting, Overwhelming, and Neglecting.

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