divertibleadj.
rare.
Able or liable to be diverted.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > inattention > mental wandering > lack of concentration, distraction > [adjective] > capable of being distracted
divertible1904
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > change of direction of movement > [adjective] > deviating from straight course > able to be diverted
refractable1676
deviable1902
divertible1928
1904 W. 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.
1928 Manch. Guardian Weekly 31 Aug. 178/3 [Flood-water] will be divertible into the parallel valley of the Atchafalaya River.
Derivatives
divertiˈbility n. capability of being diverted.
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > inaction > not doing > abstaining or refraining from action > [noun] > avoiding an action or condition > turning aside from a course of action > ability to be
divertibility1881
1881 Fair Trade Cry 11 The divertibility of trade is proved by its diversion.
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adj.1881