Definition of "distraction" in English

noun

1. Something that distracts.

   • Poking one's eye is a good distraction from a hurting toe.

2. The process of being distracted.

   • We have to reduce distraction in class if we want students to achieve good results.

3. Perturbation; disorder; disturbance; confusion.

   • It's true that the Copernican Systeme introduceth distraction in the universe of Aristotle.

4. Mental disarray; a deranged state of mind; insanity.

   • The incessant nightmares drove him to distraction.

5. (medicine, archaic) Traction so exerted as to separate surfaces normally opposed.