adj
diversionary
dih-VZHUH-neh-ree
Diversionary (adj) means Intended to draw attention or effort away from the main issue or target. Example: “The general ordered a diversionary attack to draw troops away from the real assault.”
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Intended to draw attention or effort away from the main issue or target.
"The general ordered a diversionary attack to draw troops away from the real assault."
"Critics called the announcement a diversionary tactic to bury bad economic news."
How to use diversionary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a move or tactic designed to distract from what really matters.
Common pairings
diversionary tactic
diversionary attack
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more diversionary
- Superlative
- most diversionary
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Etymology
Formed from diversion plus the adjective suffix -ary.
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What does “diversionary” mean?
The word “diversionary” means intended to draw attention or effort away from the main issue or target. In plain terms, describes a move or tactic designed to distract from what really matters.
How do you pronounce “diversionary”?
“Diversionary” is pronounced dih-VZHUH-neh-ree (/d(a)ɪˈvɝʒəˌnɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “diversionary” in a sentence?
Here is “diversionary” used in a sentence: “The general ordered a diversionary attack to draw troops away from the real assault.”
What part of speech is “diversionary”?
“Diversionary” is an adjective.
