Meanings
plural deflexions
- UKcountableuncountableDated spelling of deflection.
The deflexion of particles or of radiation by scattering processes through angles greater than 90° to the original direction of motion.
1962, British Standards Institution, “Backward scaterring”, in Glossary of Terms Used in Nuclear Science (B.S. 3455 : 1962), London: British Standards Institution, →OCLC, page 121 more example
“Connexion” is the etymological (ie, “correct”) spelling. That is to say, our word is derived from an actual Latin noun, cf. deflexion, inflexion, and reflexion. […] And it might make life easier to abolish the letter “x”. But why should we cut off the fascinating roots of our words? I should carry on preferring “connexion”.
[2005 April 11, Philip Howard, “Modern Manners”, in The Times, London: News UK, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 17 Apr 2026
Synonyms & antonyms
nounthe movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
nouna turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
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deflexion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deflexion
“deflexion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deflexion. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deflexion,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deflexion.
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