What does deflexion mean?
Deflexion means (chiefly British) Dated spelling of deflection..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(chiefly British) Dated spelling of deflection..
The deflexion of particles or of radiation by scattering processes through angles greater than 90° to the original direction of motion.
“Connexion” is the etymological (ie, “correct”) spelling. That is to say, our word is derived from an actual Latin noun, cf. deflexion, inflexion, and reflexion. […] And it might make life easier to abolish the letter “x”. But why should we cut off the fascinating roots of our words? I should carry on preferring “connexion”.
Use deflexion when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Deflexion means (chiefly British) Dated spelling of deflection..
Common synonyms include deviation, digression, deflection, diversion.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The deflexion of particles or of radiation by scattering processes through angles greater than 90° to the original direction of motion.
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