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distraction

[ dih-strak-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of distracting.
  2. the state of being distracted. distracted.
  3. mental distress or derangement:

    That child will drive me to distraction.

    Synonyms: craziness, insanity, lunacy, madness

  4. that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration:

    The distractions of the city interfere with my studies.

  5. that which amuses, entertains, or diverts; amusement; entertainment:

    Fishing is his major distraction.

  6. division or disorder caused by dissension; tumult.


distraction

/ dɪˈstrækʃən /

noun

  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; an obstacle to concentration
  4. mental turmoil or madness
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of distraction1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin distractiōn-, stem of distractiō “separation”; equivalent to distract + -ion

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