diversionary

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English

Etymology

From diversion +‎ -ary.

Adjective

diversionary (comparative more diversionary, superlative most diversionary)

  1. That serves as a diversion.
    • 1978 April 8, Illogical Comprehension, “Rudy Grillo”, in Gay Community News, page 4:
      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 element.
    • 2019 November 20, “Industry Insider: East Coast problems”, in Rail, page 76:
      There is, of course, a diversionary route available via Lincoln (the GN/GE Joint line).

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