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Meaning of distraction

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

distraction

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈtɹækʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. Something that distracts.

    Example: Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.

  2. The process of being distracted.

    Example: We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.

  3. Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.

  4. Mental disorder; a deranged state of mind; insanity.

    Example: The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction.