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[di'strækt](to draw aside (the mind or attention of): He was constantly being distracted from his work by the noisy conversation of his colleagues.) (vy)rušiť- distraction* * *• zábava• znepokojit• zmätok• šialenstvo• pobláznit• odvrátit pozornost
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distraction — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ unwanted ▪ good, nice, welcome ▪ brief, momentary ▪ constant ▪ … Collocations dictionary
distraction — [[t]dɪstræ̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] distractions 1) N VAR: oft N from n A distraction is something that turns your attention away from something you want to concentrate on. I feel this is getting to be a distraction from what I really want to do... Total… … English dictionary
distraction — dis|trac|tion [dıˈstrækʃən] n 1.) [U and C] something that stops you paying attention to what you are doing ▪ I study in the library as there are too many distractions at home. distraction from ▪ Demands for equality were seen as a distraction… … Dictionary of contemporary English
distraction — noun /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ a) Something that distracts. Poking ones eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe. b) The process of being distracted. We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results … Wiktionary
distraction — noun 1) a distraction from the real issues Syn: diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference, hindrance 2) frivolous distractions Syn: amusement, entertainment, diversion, recreation, leisure pursuit, divertis … Thesaurus of popular words
distraction — noun 1) a distraction from the real issues Syn: diversion, interruption, disturbance, interference 2) frivolous distractions Syn: amusement, entertainment, diversion, recreation, pastime, leisure pursuit … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
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Distraction display — Distraction displays, also known as deflection display, diversionary display or paratrepsis,[1] are anti predator behaviours used to attract the attention of an enemy away from an object, typically the nest or young, that is being protected.[2]… … Wikipedia
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Distraction — • Distraction (Lat. distrahere, to draw away, hence to distract) is here considered in so far as it is wont to happen in time of prayer and in administering the sacraments Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Distraction Distr … Catholic encyclopedia
Distraction — Dis*trac tion, n. [L. distractio: cf. F. distraction.] 1. The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation. [1913 Webster] To create distractions among us. Bp. Burnet. [1913 Webster] 2. That which diverts attention; a diversion. Domestic… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English