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Deviations

Verb / di:vi:ˈeɪʃʌnz / Another word for deviations — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Deviation means the act of departing from the usual course or the direction of something.

Synonyms & similar words

deviation divagation digression deviance deflexion departure deflection diversion difference divergence divergence diversion digression deviance aberration variance departure straying wandering detour shift change turn twist variation anomaly irregularity oddity peculiarity unconformity

Example sentences

  1. The airplane had to make slight deviations from its planned route due to bad weather.
  2. The scientist noticed a deviation in the experiment's results.
  3. The musician incorporated some deviations in the melody to make it more interesting.
  4. The driver took a deviation from the usual route to avoid traffic.
  5. The athlete's performance showed some deviations from his previous records.

Quotes

  • 'The deviation of man from the state in which he was originally placed by nature seems to have proved to him a prolific source of diseases.' - Edward Jenner
  • 'The deviation of our youth from traditional values is of great concern to me.' - Princess Diana
  • 'The smallest deviation in the initial conditions can create a vastly different outcome.' - Henrik Lundqvist

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