Synonyms for Deflexion (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (the amount by which a propagating wave is bent):
deflection, refractionWordNet sense 2 (the property of being bent or deflected):
bendingWordNet sense 3 (a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)):
deviation, digression, diversion, divagationFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit