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divertible

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di⋅vert

  [di-vurt, dahy-]
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–verb (used with object)
1. to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
2. British. to route (traffic) on a detour.
3. to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc.
4. to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse.
–verb (used without object)
5. to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < L dīvertere, equiv. to dī- di- 2 + vertere to turn

Related forms:
di⋅vert⋅ed⋅ly, adverb
di⋅vert⋅er, noun
di⋅vert⋅i⋅ble, adjective

Synonyms:
4. delight. See amuse.

Antonyms:
4. bore.
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Word Origin & History

divert 
1430, from M.Fr. divertir, from L. divertere "in different directions," blended with devertere "turn aside," from dis- "aside" and de- "from" + vertere "to turn" (see versus).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: di·vert
Pronunciation: d&-'v&rt, dI-
Function: transitive verb
1 : to turn from one course or use to another diverted>
2 : to place (a defendant) under a diversion —di·vert·er noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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