deflected

[dih-flek-tid]

adjective

Biology.

1. curved or bent downward.

2. deflexed.

Other Word Forms

• nondeflected adjective
• undeflected adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deflected¹

First recorded in 1820–30; deflect + -ed ²

Example Sentences

On Iowa’s next possession, with 1:52 left in the period, the powerful freshman Stewart grabbed a deflected pass for an interception to give the Trojans the ball on the Iowa 40-yard line.

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His shot in the first half created England's opening goal and he almost added to the score when his deflected cross nearly went in.

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He laughed when asked by The Times how often he has fielded questions about his plans in 2028 in recent days, and quickly deflected.

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And the crossbar denied the away side a second moments later, Francisco Trincao watching his wildly deflected strike crash out off the woodwork.

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Pritzker intends to seek a third term in the governor's mansion in 2026, it is understood, and has deflected questions about any ambition beyond his current position.

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Related Words

• avert 
• bend 
• divert 
• hook 
• pivot 
• ricochet 
• slip 
• swerve 
• veer 
• whip