Vocabulary Spotlight
Deflected
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense of Deflect)
Definition: Having been redirected or caused to change direction, usually due to an external force.
“The ball was deflected off the defender’s leg and into the goal.”
Pronunciation
[dih-flek-tid]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Bounced
Averted
Repelled
Rebounded
Antonyms
Focused
Guided
Targeted
Aimed
Related Words
Rebound (noun)
Diverted (adjective)
Word Origin
“Deflected” is the past tense of “deflect,” coming from the Latin “deflectere,” meaning “to bend away.”
Word Family
Noun: Deflection – The action of changing direction.
Adjective: Deflective – Having the quality of causing redirection.
Mnemonics
Think of “deflected” as “directed away” – something that has been changed from its original path.
Industry-specific Usage
Sports
In sports, deflected passes or shots are redirected by another player, often changing the outcome.
Engineering
In engineering, deflected beams or structures are those that bend or shift under stress.
Physics
Deflected particles in physics experiments show the influence of forces, such as magnetic fields.
In Context
“Deflected” is used in physical contexts, such as sports or engineering, to describe objects or forces that cause a change in direction.