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diversionary

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[dih-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh-, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr ʒəˌnɛr i, -ʃə-, daɪ- /

adjective

  1. tending to divert or distract the attention.

    diversionary tactics of the guerrilla fighters.

Etymology

Origin of diversionary

First recorded in 1840–50; diversion + -ary

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