Definition of diversion

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di·ver·sion    (d-vûrzhn, -shn, d-) KEY 

NOUN:

1. The act or an instance of diverting or turning aside; deviation.
2. Something that distracts the mind and relaxes or entertains.
3. A maneuver that draws the attention of an opponent away from a planned point of action, especially as part of military strategy.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Late Latin dversi, dversin-, act of turning aside, from Latin dversus, past participle of dvertere, to divert ; see divert

OTHER FORMS:
di·version·ary(Adjective)