Main Entry: dis·trac·tion

Pronunciation: \di-ˈstrak-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 : the act of distracting or the state of being distracted; especially : mental confusion <driven to distraction>
2 : something that distracts; especially : amusement <a harmless distraction>

— dis·trac·tive \-ˈstrak-tiv\ adjective