adj
Meaning 1
That serves as a diversion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
diversionary
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/d(a)ɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/
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CMU ARPABET: D AY0 V ER1 ZH AH0 N EH2 R IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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CMU ARPABET 2: D IH0 V ER1 ZH AH0 N EH2 R IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
adjective satellite
Meaning 2
(of tactics e.g.) likely or designed to confuse or deceive
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English diversion Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English diversionary From diversion + -ary.