Meaning & Definition of word "Diversion"

Diversion

/dɪˈvɜrʒən/

1. An activity that diverts the mind or attention; a pastime or recreation.
- Example: Watching movies is a common diversion for many people on weekends.
2. The act of turning aside from a course or direction.
- Example: The sudden diversion in the road caught the drivers off guard.
3. A temporary change of course or route, especially in a journey.
- Example: Due to construction, we had to take a diversion that added an hour to our trip.
4. A change in the use of a resource, often used in legal or financial contexts.
- Example: The diversion of funds from the project meant that it would be delayed.

From Latin 'diversionem', meaning 'to turn aside'.

mental diversion:

An activity or thought that helps distract from stress or worries.

diversion tactics:

Strategies used to distract or mislead.

pleasant diversion:

An enjoyable activity that takes your attention away from routine or stress.

divert:

To cause to change course or turn from one direction to another.

diverse:

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Meaning: A fun or enjoyable activity that takes your mind off things.

Example Sentence: Let's grab some food; it's a good diversion from all this work.

Meaning: Something that's just for fun, not serious.

Example Sentence: Video games are my favorite diversion after a long day.