deviation — the action of departing from an established course or standard
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of departing from an established course or standard
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom noticed even the slightest deviation from my usual 'I'm fine' response and immediately knew I had eaten her secret chocolate stash.
- The GPS kept recalculating because of my constant deviation from the suggested route to avoid traffic.
- His deviation from the company dress code was so extreme that he showed up to the board meeting in a dinosaur costume.
deviation
NOUN[/ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/]
the action of departing from an established course or standard
The storm caused a deviation from the ship's planned route.
The flight made a slight deviation to avoid dangerous weather. (OFF THE PATH + DIFFERENT DIRECTION = DEVIATION)
A careful deviation during navigation can still lead to the right destination.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'deviare' meaning 'to turn aside from a path,' combining the prefix 'de-' (away from) with 'via' (way or path). The word entered English through Old French and Latin sources.
Breakdown
de- (away from) + via (way/path) + -tion (noun suffix indicating action or state) = deviation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom noticed even the slightest deviation from my usual 'I'm fine' response and immediately knew I had eaten her secret chocolate stash.”
“The GPS kept recalculating because of my constant deviation from the suggested route to avoid traffic.”
“His deviation from the company dress code was so extreme that he showed up to the board meeting in a dinosaur costume.”
“The quality control team found a significant deviation in the product specifications.”
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