deflected

[ dih-flek-tid ]
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adjectiveBiology.
  1. curved or bent downward.

Origin of deflected

1
First recorded in 1820–30; deflect + -ed2

Other words from deflected

  • non·de·flect·ed, adjective
  • un·de·flect·ed, adjective

Words Nearby deflected

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How to use deflected in a sentence

  • It was liable to be so deflected from its course as to kill the unsuspicious hunter, who had assumed great risk as it was.

    Two Boys in Wyoming | Edward S. Ellis
  • They deflected their course somewhat from the direct path to the Red Planet, probably to avoid a meeting with any wandering ship.

  • He was taking the rest cure by means of a sea voyage to San Francisco and deflected his itinerary for a week's land journey.

  • On examination, it was found that the compass had been slightly deflected by a bit of metal that had lodged in the box.

  • In such cases, the course of development was at once deflected directly towards the individual family.