deviant
Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standardCharacterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
» His deviant behavior made others uncomfortable.
Meaning
1 sensesCharacterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
At the trial, the extent of his deviant behaviour became clear.
abweichend, abnormal, pervers
девиа́нтныйdeviántnyj
девіа́нтнийdeviántnyj
- markedly different from an accepted norm
Examples
6 sentencesHis deviant behavior made others uncomfortable.
The study focused on deviant patterns among teenagers.
They labeled him deviant simply because he thought differently.
In such a strict community, even minor rebellion was seen as deviant.
Sami had deviant thoughts.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English devyaunt (“deviating, different”), from Late Latin dēviāns, present paFrom Middle English devyaunt (“deviating, different”), from Late Latin dēviāns, present participle of dēviō (“to stray, deviate or detour”). The noun is from the adjective, possibly attested in Middle English with the meaning “one who goes astray”.
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Forms
more deviant, most deviant| Comparative | more deviant Lesson |
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| Superlative | most deviant Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form