The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state.
The tendency of light rays to preferentially strike the leading face of a moving object (the effect underlying the above phenomenon).
A typical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ.
A defect in an image produced by an optical or electrostatic lens system.
The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point.
A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character.
A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer.
A partial alienation of reason.
A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.
The act of diverting.
A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
A detour, such as during road construction.
Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of the accused person to a treatment or care program.
Removal of water via a canal.
The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a different mode of transportation before arrival at the ultimate destination.
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.