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Uncommondistraction
The correct spelling is distraction.
How to pronounce distraction
/dɪsˈtɹækʃən/
nounIPA: /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/
Say it like: Dis-tra-csh-on
The correct spelling is distraction. Something that distracts. For example: "Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe."
Usage Examples
“Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.”
“We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.”
“The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction.”
Definition
noun
- 1.Something that distracts.
- 2.The process of being distracted.
- 3.Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.
- 4.Mental disorder; a deranged state of mind; insanity.
- 5.Traction so exerted as to separate surfaces normally opposed.
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