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diˈvertible, a. rare. [f. L. dīvert-ĕre to divert + -ible.] Able or liable to be diverted. Hence divertiˈbility, capability of being diverted.
1881Fair Trade Cry 11 The divertibility of trade is proved by its diversion. 1904W. James in Atlantic Monthly July 103/2 He who had the keenest eye for instances and illustrations, and was least divertible by casual side-curiosity, would score the quickest triumph. 1928Manch. Guardian Weekly 31 Aug. 178/3 [Flood-water] will be divertible into the parallel valley of the Atchafalaya River. |