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deflective

[ dih-flek-tiv ]

adjective

  1. causing deflection.


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Other Words From

  • nonde·flective adjective
  • unde·flective adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of deflective1

First recorded in 1805–15; deflect + -ive
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Example Sentences

Turret and barbette armor may be considered as deflective armor.

In the usual form of deflective deck the armor is at such a small inclination with the horizon that it becomes very effective.

The term inclined armor denotes deflective armor that is inclined to the vertical.

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