distracter
nounEtymology From distract + -er.
1
That which distracts, or serves as a distraction.
2
Any of the incorrect answers in a multiple-choice question, serving to distract from the correct answer.
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From distract + -er.
That which distracts, or serves as a distraction.
Any of the incorrect answers in a multiple-choice question, serving to distract from the correct answer.
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