/di strak"sheuhn/ , n.
1. the act of distracting.
2. the state of being distracted.
3. mental distress or derangement: That child will drive me to distraction.
4. that which distracts, divides the attention, or prevents concentration: The distractions of the city interfere with my studies.
5. that which amuses, entertains, or diverts; amusement; entertainment: Fishing is his major distraction.
6. division or disorder caused by dissension; tumult.
[ 1425-75; late ME ( distraction- (s. of distractio ) separation. See DISTRACT, -ION ]
Syn. 3. madness, lunacy, insanity, craziness.