diversionary en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /d(a)ɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/
Etymology
Etymology tree English diversion Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English diversionary From diversion + -ary.
Meanings
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That serves as a diversion.
There is, of course, a diversionary route available via Lincoln (the GN/GE Joint line).
2019 November 20, “Industry Insider: East Coast problems”, in Rail, page 76:I can assure him and others that I am more than willing to let feminist-separatists, male and/or female go their own gay way. Along with other extraneous and self-indulgent factions, they have been a diversionary and devisive ^([sic]) element.
1978 April 8, Illogical Comprehension, “Rudy Grillo”, in Gay Community News, page 4:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more diversionary | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most diversionary | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |