distracter en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English distract Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English distracter From distract + -er.
Meanings
- That which distracts, or serves as a distraction.
- Any of the incorrect answers in a multiple-choice question, serving to distract from the correct answer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| distracters | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| distractor | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Translations (5)
es distraedor (that which distracts, or serves as a distraction) · cmn 干擾項 /干扰项 (incorrect answer) · fr mauvaise réponse (incorrect answer) · fr fausse réponse (incorrect answer) · de Distraktor (incorrect answer)