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   Dis·trac·tion

   /dəˈstrakSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else: "the company found passenger travel a distraction from the main business of moving freight" Similar diversioninterruptiondisturbanceintrusioninterferenceobstructionhindrance
   • ▪ a diversion or recreation: "there are plenty of distractions such as sailing" Similar amusemententertainmentdiversionactivitypastimerecreationinteresthobbygameleisure pursuitoccupationdivertissement
   • 2. extreme agitation of the mind or emotions: "he knew she was nervous by her uncharacteristic air of distraction" Similar frenzyhysteriamental distressmadnessinsanitywildnessmaniaderangementdeliriumbewildermentbefuddlementperplexityconfusiondisturbanceagitationperturbationharassmentarchaic:crazedness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin distractio(n-), from the verb distrahere (see distract).

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