deflexion
- noun
- /dɪˈflɛkʃən/
- Specialized
- The deflexion of the galvanometer needle indicated the presence of an electric current.
Examples
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Careful calibration ensures that each deflexion corresponds precisely to a known pressure value.
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The engineer measured the deflexion of the beam under load.
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A sudden deflexion on the chart alarmed the technician monitoring the equipment.
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A significant deflexion was observed during the test.
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The engineer measured the deflexion of the beam under load to assess its strength.
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Careful calibration ensures that each deflexion corresponds precisely to a known pressure value.
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A sudden deflexion on the chart alarmed the technician monitoring the equipment.
Synonyms
24
5.9
Movement from a starting point to an end point in a straight line
15
2.1
A change that makes something curve from being straight
7
6.8
A bend in a line or path that changes direction
7
5.9
A change in the shape of an object that makes it look or work worse
1
9.9
A bending of a joint like a knee or elbow
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6.7
The movement of a meter needle that shows a measurement
Antonyms
How Bent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Deflexion comes from de- meaning 'away' and the root flex meaning 'to bend', like the word flexible. So deflexion can mean the amount something 'bends' or moves away from its original position, which is why technicians measure that movement on instruments.