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diverted

/daɪˈvɜːtəd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Caused to go in a different direction or follow a different course.

  • Verb

    Turned away from a planned or expected course, often intentionally.


Synonyms

offlead
Rhymes
Words rhyming with diverted
divert , convert , depart , invert , merit , pert , serenade,vert
Variants
List of all variants of diverted that leads to same result
divert , diverted , diverting , diverts
Forms
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diverts, diverting, divertedly


Etymology
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From the Old French diverter, meaning 'to turn aside, to divert, to change'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'diverted' comes from the Latin word 'divertere', which means 'to turn aside'.

  2. The term 'diverted attention' is often used in psychology to describe the phenomenon of being distracted from a task or focus.


Related Concepts
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  1. Distraction: The act of being drawn away from a task or focus, often unintentionally.

  2. Detour: A change in direction or route, often due to an obstacle or unforeseen circumstance.


Culture
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In literature, 'diverted' has been used to describe characters who are distracted from their goals or intentions, often with negative consequences. In art, the concept of 'diversion' has been explored through various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, and music.

How to Memorize "diverted"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of turning something in a different direction or following a different course.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'diverted' with the idea of turning or changing direction.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: Caused to go in a different direction or follow a different course, Turned away from a planned or expected course, often intentionally.


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