diversion

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of turning or diverting something, especially a person or vehicle, from a course or straight path.

  - "The construction project was delayed due to a diversion caused by a fallen tree."
  - "The police officer directed traffic around the diversion caused by the accident."

• Noun

  An activity or entertainment that provides amusement and distraction.

  - "The children were entertained with various diversions during the long car journey."
  - "A good diversion can help take your mind off stress and anxiety."

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Pronunciation

1. /daɪˈvɝʒən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diversion
adventure , nature , mature , lature , flature , ature

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Variants

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diversion , diversions

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Forms

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diverts, diverted, diverting

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'diversion', meaning 'diverting, turning aside'.

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Trivia

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1. The word diversion comes from the Latin word 'disvertere', meaning 'to turn aside'.

2. The term diversion was first used in English in the 14th century.

3. The longest diversion in history was the detour taken by Christopher Columbus in 1492 when he accidentally discovered America while searching for a new route to India.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distraction: A diversion is a form of distraction that provides amusement or entertainment.

2. Amusement: A diversion is a form of amusement that provides entertainment and distraction.

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Culture

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In literature, diversion is often used to describe a change of pace or a departure from the main theme. In art, it can refer to a departure from the norm or a departure from reality. In music, it can refer to a change in tempo or a change in key.

How to Memorize "diversion"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a detour sign to remember the meaning of diversion as a change of direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word diversion with the idea of a fun activity or entertainment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Diversion: A Turn' to remember the meaning of diversion as a change of direction.

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