Word Type

Noun

The word "deflection" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

compass deflection deflection change deflection difference propwash deflection unit vertical deflection zero deflection

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

aberrance aberrancy aberration bend bending deviance motion movement physical property turn turning

Type Of (IsA)

aberrance bending movement physical property

Related Terms

deflected deflecting deviation indicator needle position

Synonym Network

diversion

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.