NYT Dictionary

DIFFRACT

/dɪˈfɹækt/
Verbdif-FRACTdif-fract · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024

Meaning

To cause diffraction

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin diffractus (“past participle of diffringo (“to shatter, to break into pieces”)”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bendbiasbroadcastcrookcurvedeflectdeviatediffusedispensedisperse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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