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The act of turning or deviating from a course or path
“This is just a diversion from the issue at hand, a kind of linguistic tai chi.”
An alternative route or path for travel
“This is a long diversion from the main route, but worth it if you are feeling energetic.”
Something intended to distract attention from something more important
“This person is very charming and charismatic and will, if they feel you are becoming suspicious, create a diversion to distract you from these suspicions.”
Something that prevents someone from concentrating on something else
“Junior faculty members, in particular, want to ensure that their blogs are not a diversion from their primary research.”
A state of difference or discrepancy in two or more elements
“This is a democracy where the widest diversion of views prevails.”
A pleasant or amusing pastime or activity
“Of course, the biggest diversion, the fall foliage, is free, and it is well worth the trip.”
The state or process of experiencing pleasure or joy in something
“Since you have thus appealed to the legal profession, I will suggest to you a little experiment for your diversion.”
(rhetoric) A digression, or an act of straying from the main subject or theme
A formal evening party
The state or experience of being alienated or estranged from a group or society
An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income
Action to confuse or conceal
An act of escaping from routine or reality into fantasy, or an inclination to do so
An act of changing to or adopting one thing in place of another
(informal) Departures from the norm
A feeling of great pleasure and happiness
Lacks relevance and does not pertain to the matter at hand
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