1. the action or process of bending or turning aside from a straight course or direction
Usage: also spelled 'deflection' (more common in U.S. English)
2. the degree to which something is bent or turned from its original path
Usage: technical; used in physics, engineering, and medicine

Examples

• The deflexion of the beam under load was measured precisely by the engineers.
• A slight deflexion in the trajectory caused the ball to miss the target.
• The doctor noted a deflexion of the spine in the patient's X-ray.
• Wind deflexion affected the accuracy of the arrow.
• The mirror's deflexion of light created an interesting optical effect.
• Deflexion of the steering wheel helped the driver avoid the obstacle.