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   distraction

   /dɪˈstrakʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else: "the firm found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight" Similar diversioninterruptiondisturbanceintrusioninterferenceobstructionhindrance
   • ▪ a diversion or recreation: "there are plenty of distractions such as sailing" Similar amusemententertainmentdiversionactivitypastimerecreationinteresthobbygameleisure pursuitoccupationdivertissement
   • 2. extreme agitation of the mind: "her uncharacteristic air of distraction" Similar frenzyhysteriamental distressmadnessinsanitywildnessmaniaderangementdeliriumbewildermentbefuddlementperplexityconfusiondisturbanceagitationperturbationharassmentarchaic:crazedness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin distractio(n-), from the verb distrahere (see distract).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTRACTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DISTRACTION definition: 1. the state of being very bored or annoyed: 2. something that prevents someone from giving their…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › distractionDistraction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DISTRACTION is something that distracts : an object that directs one's attention away from something else; especially : amusement. How to use distraction in a sentence.

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   Distraction is the process of diverting the attention of an individual or group from a desired area of focus and thereby blocking or diminishing the reception of desired information.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTRACTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A distraction is something that turns your attention away from something you want to concentrate on.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distractionDistraction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A distraction is something that takes your attention away from what you're supposed to be doing. If you just can't keep from checking your email every ten seconds, that's a distraction that's going to interfere with doing your homework. A distraction can also be a pleasant break.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDISTRACTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   DISTRACTION meaning: 1. the state of being very bored or annoyed: 2. something that prevents someone from giving their…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdistraction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of distraction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › distraction_ndistraction, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun distraction mean? There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun distraction, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. distraction has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of distraction – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    DISTRACTION definition: 1. something that makes you stop giving your attention to something else: 2. to make someone very…. Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › distractionDistraction - definition of distraction by The Free Dictionary

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    1. the act or an instance of distracting or the state of being distracted. 2. something that serves as a diversion or entertainment. 3. an interruption; obstacle to concentration. 4. (Psychology) mental turmoil or madness.