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(literally or figuratively) To depart from an established path or course
“You risk getting lost in the wilderness if you deviate from the walking trail.”
To break an established pattern
“Weather patterns have begun to deviate in the last year or so.”
(deviate from) To run counter to
“Therefore, to what extent the actual divergence times deviate from those predicted by these models is also of great concern.”
(deviate from) To fail to conform to a regulation or obligation
“The restaurant could deviate from safety standards if they fail to maintain proper sanitation practices.”
To lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal
To act or behave in an inappropriate, improper, incorrect, or unexpected manner
To differ strikingly or to be an unsuitable match
To act independently or unpredictably, disregarding authority or rules
To split or fork out from a straight line
To move or act in a dreamy or idle manner
(somewhat dated) Contrary to the rules or standards which are normal or established
“When differential association serves as the motivation behind consumer misbehavior, the consumer can view deviate behavior as a way to belong to a specific group.”
(of a person or their actions) Characterized by abnormal and morally unacceptable practices or tendencies
In an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence
(sociology) A person with deviant behavior
“It soon became apparent that our new boss, with his unscrupulous dealings, was somewhat of a deviate.”
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