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   distraction

   /dɪˈstrakʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else: "the firm 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: "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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