de·vi·ant (dv-nt)
adj.
Differing from a norm or from the accepted standards of a society.n.
One that differs from a norm, especially a person whose behavior and attitudes differ from accepted social standards.
[Middle English deviaunt, from Late Latin dvins, dviant-, present participle of dvire, to deviate; see deviate.]
devi·ance, devi·an·cy n.
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mark no-deviation Baileyde·vi·ate (dv-t)
v. de·vi·at·ed, de·vi·at·ing, de·vi·ates
v.intr.
1. To turn aside from a course or way.
2. To depart, as from a norm, purpose, or subject; stray. See Synonyms at swerve.
v.tr.
To cause to turn aside or differ.
n. (-t)
A deviant.
Late Latin dvire, dvit- : Latin d-, de- + Latin via, road; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.]
devi·ator n.
devi·a·tory (--tôr, -tr) adj.
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