deflective

/dᵻflˈɛktɪv/ adj

Causing or relating to deflection.

Word Origin From Latin 'de-' (away) and 'flectere' (to bend)—so 'deflect' literally means 'bend away', and 'deflective' describes something with that bending quality. The root 'flectere' is a shape-shifter: it gives us 'reflect' (bend back), 'inflect' (bend in, modulate voice), and 'genuflect' (bend the knee). You can almost see the bending motion in all these words.

adj Causing or relating to deflection.

The deflective armor prevented the bullet from penetrating.

(形容词) 偏转的;转向的

偏转装甲防止了子弹穿透。

(adjetivo) Que causa o se relaciona con la deflexión o desviación.

La armadura deflectora impidió que la bala penetrara.

(adjectif) déflecteur; déviateur; de déviation [Qui provoque ou concerne une déviation, un changement de direction.]

L'armure **deflective** a empêché la balle de pénétrer.

(Adjektiv) ablenkend; abweisend [Eine Ablenkung oder Umlenkung bewirkend oder damit zusammenhängend; in der Lage, eine Richtungsänderung zu verursachen.]

Die **deflective** Panzerung verhinderte, dass die Kugel eindrang.

(形容詞) 偏向させる、逸らす。

偏向装甲は弾丸の貫通を防いだ。

(adjetivo) deflexivo; desviador [Que causa deflexão ou está relacionado a ela.]

A armadura deflectiva impediu que a bala a penetrasse.

Word parts: de + flect + ive

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