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deflect vs deflective

deflective vs deflect

deflect is not an adjective while deflective is an adjective.

deflect is a verb but deflective is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deflect No No Yes No
deflective No Yes No No
deflect (adjective) deflective (adjective)
capable of changing the direction (of a light or sound wave)
deflect (verb) deflective (verb)
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
draw someone's attention away from something
turn aside and away from an initial or intended course
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
Difference between deflect and deflective

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