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deviant

 

[ ˈdiːviənt ]

Context #1

art

A person whose behavior deviates from what is considered acceptable or normal in a society. This term is often used in the context of art and creativity to describe someone who goes against traditional norms and conventions.

Synonyms

eccentric, nonconformist, rebel

Examples of usage

  • He was considered a deviant in the art world for his unconventional techniques.
  • Many famous artists throughout history have been labeled as deviants for their controversial works.
Context #2

psychology

In psychology, a deviant is an individual who deviates from the norm, often in terms of their thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. This term is used to describe behavior that is considered abnormal or outside the typical range of human behavior.

Synonyms

abnormal, anomalous, atypical

Examples of usage

  • The psychologist studied the behavior of deviants to better understand mental health disorders.
  • Deviant behavior can sometimes be a sign of underlying psychological issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "deviant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desviante

🇮🇳 विचलित

🇩🇪 abweichend

🇮🇩 menyimpang

🇺🇦 відхилений

🇵🇱 zboczony

🇯🇵 逸脱した

🇫🇷 déviant

🇪🇸 desviado

🇹🇷 sapkın

🇰🇷 일탈한

🇸🇦 منحرف

🇨🇿 odchylný

🇸🇰 odchylný

🇨🇳 偏离的

🇸🇮 odklonski

🇮🇸 frávikinn

🇰🇿 ауытқыған

🇬🇪 გადახრილი

🇦🇿 sapma

🇲🇽 desviado

Word origin

The word 'deviant' has its origins in the Latin word 'devians', which means 'deviating'. It first appeared in English in the mid-15th century with the meaning 'departing from the norm'. Over time, the term has been used in various fields such as sociology, psychology, and art to describe individuals or behaviors that deviate from societal expectations. The concept of deviance has been a topic of study and debate in social sciences, exploring the boundaries of what is considered normal or acceptable in different contexts.

See also: deviating, deviation, deviations, undeviating.