Distractile, spelled /dɪˈstræktəl/, is an adjective used to describe something that diverts or detracts attention. The word is derived from the Latin word "distractus" meaning "pulled apart", and the suffix "-ile" meaning "tending to". The emphasis is on the second syllable "tract". This word can be used in different contexts, such as in psychology, where it can refer to cognitive states that are easily distracted, or in design, where it can be used to describe products or environments that draw attention away from their intended purpose.