deviant — Departing from accepted social norms or standards of behavior. Something or someone that differs significantly from what is considered normal or acceptable.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Departing from accepted social norms or standards of behavior. Something or someone that differs significantly from what is considered normal or acceptable.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiviənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat's deviant habit of sleeping in the refrigerator worries the veterinarian.
- The study focuses on deviant social behaviors in urban environments.
- He was considered deviant for putting pineapple on pizza in Italy.
deviant
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdiviənt/]
Departing from accepted social norms or standards of behavior. Something or someone that differs significantly from what is considered normal or acceptable.
Departing from accepted social norms or standards of behavior. Something or someone that differs significantly from what is considered normal or acceptable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deviare' meaning 'to turn aside from the road.' Originally referred to physically leaving a path, but evolved to mean departing from accepted social norms or standards.
Breakdown
de- (away from) + via (road, way) + -ant (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cat's deviant habit of sleeping in the refrigerator worries the veterinarian.”
“The study focuses on deviant social behaviors in urban environments.”
“He was considered deviant for putting pineapple on pizza in Italy.”
“Criminologists often analyze patterns of deviant conduct.”
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