Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deflex

verb

/dɪˈflɛks/

Definition

To bend or curve away from a straight path.

Examples

The strong winds caused the arrow to deflex from its intended target.
Engineers must consider how the bridge will deflex under the weight of heavy traffic.
During the experiment, the laser beam was found to deflex due to the prism’s special properties.

Meaning

Deflex refers to the act of causing something to deviate or change direction from its original course, typically used in contexts involving physical forces or forces that alter trajectories.