#1 deflexion n. [deflection, refraction] the amount by which a propagating wave is bent. wn
#2 deflexion n. [deflection] the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position. wn
#3 deflexion n. [deflection, bending] the property of being bent or deflected. wn
#4 deflexion n. [diversion, deviation, digression, deflection, divagation] a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern); "a diversion from the main highway"; "a digression into irrelevant details"; "a deflection from his goal". wn
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