noun

distraction

distraction, diversion, pastime

The noise was a constant distraction.

The noise was a constant distraction.

Playing games is a welcome distraction.

Playing games is a welcome distraction.

a distraction ((from sth.)) Playing games is a distraction from work.

Synonyms: diversion, interruption, amusement; Antonyms: focus, concentration

From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'tractio' (a drawing). An action that draws the mind apart or away.

Think of it as an 'action' that 'dis-' (pulls apart) your attention from something.

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