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diversionary Definition

di·ver·sion·ary (----er′ē)

adjective

  1. having the nature of a diversion
  2. Mil. serving to distract the enemy from the main point of attack diversionary tactics

diversionary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tactic: My whole life has been one great big diversionary tactic.
  • route: The diversionary route remains in place for our working weekends.
  • feeding: Trials of diversionary feeding of peregrines on grouse moors should be undertaken.
  • attack: A diversionary attack in the south was meant to take in 50 % of Rommel's forces.
  • activity: Playing snooker was a popular diversionary activity any time reading was mentioned.
  • measure: Longer term initiatives include educational and diversionary measures aimed at children and young people.