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Meaning of deviated
The primary meaning of the word "deviated" is to have moved away from a standard, norm, or course.
Etymology of deviated
The word "deviated" originates from the Latin word "deviatus", which is the past participle of "deviare", meaning to turn away from
The Latin word "deviare" is a combination of "de" (away from) and "via" (way or road)
The word "deviated" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that has moved away from a standard or norm
Synonyms
diverged
strayed
wandered
veered
swerved
deflected
departed
diverged
turned
shifted
changed
altered
modified
varied
differed
digressed
sidetracked
detoured
diverted
redirected
rerouted
transferred
displaced
dislocated
distorted
perverted
warped
twisted
bent
skewed
slanted
tilted
leaned
inclined
deviated
aberrated
deflected
distorted
Definitions
- To have moved away from a standard, norm, or course
- * To have differed or departed from what is considered normal or acceptable
- * To have turned or been turned away from a straight or direct course
Usage Examples
- The hikers deviated from the trail to explore a nearby cave
- * The company's financial reports deviated significantly from the expected results
- * The teacher's unorthodox methods deviated from the traditional teaching style
Antonyms
conformed
complied
adhered
followed
obeyed
kept
maintained
preserved
retained
stayed
remained
continued
persisted
cooperated
harmonized
synchronized
aligned
matched
corresponded
coincided
concurred
agreed
harmonized