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derailment

The correct spelling is derailment.

How to pronounce derailment

noun

Say it like: Der-ayl-men-t

The correct spelling is derailment. The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs.
  2. 2.A pattern of discourse (in speech or writing) that is a sequence of unrelated or only remotely related ideas.
  3. 3.An instance of diverting a conversation or debate from its original topic.

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