Looking for the meaning of the word DIVERSIONARY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DIVERSIONARY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Diversionary
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌɪˈvəːʃən(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈvəːʃən(ə)ri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
intended to distract attention from something more important
Short Definition:intended to distract attention from something more important
Examples:- her comments are easy to dismiss as a diversionary tactic
- he mounted a diversionary attack on the Labour party
Definition:
having the effect of turning something aside from its course
Short Definition:having effect of turning something aside from its course
Examples:- the challenge of lowering the lake isn't just technical—diversionary tunnels could drain it
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