Deviated: meaning, definitions and examples

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deviated

 

[ หˆdiviหŒeษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

behavioral change

Deviated refers to the act of departing from an established course or norm. This term is often used when discussing a divergence from accepted standards or expected patterns of behavior. It can refer to both physical paths, such as a vehicle straying from a road, and metaphorical paths, such as an individual straying from societal expectations. In psychological contexts, it may relate to behavior that is considered atypical or non-conformist. Overall, deviation can signify a movement away from a designated point.

Synonyms

departed, diverged, strayed, wandered

Examples of usage

  • She deviated from the plan.
  • The road deviated sharply to the left.
  • His opinions often deviated from the mainstream view.

Translations

Translations of the word "deviated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desviado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅเคฐเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgewichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyimpang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั…ะธะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odchylony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ธ่„ฑใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉviรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desviado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽธ์ฐจ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุญุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odchรฝlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odchรฝlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ็ฆป็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklonjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกvikinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desviado

Etymology

The word 'deviated' is derived from the Latin verb 'deviฤre,' which means 'to turn aside.' This Latin term is composed of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away from' and 'via' meaning 'way or road.' The term entered the English language in the late 14th century, initially used in the context of physical paths. Over time, its usage expanded to include abstract or metaphorical meanings, such as deviations in behavior, thought, or ideology. Today, it encompasses a wide range of contexts, from behavioral sciences to technical fields, illustrating the evolving nature of language and meaning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,929, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.