deviator

de·vi·ate

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb dee-vee-eyt; adjective, noun dee-vee-it]
- /verb ˈdi viˌeɪt; adjective, noun ˈdi vi ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb dee-vee-eyt; adjective, noun dee-vee-it]
- /verb ˈdi viˌeɪt; adjective, noun ˈdi vi ɪt/

Definitions of deviator word

verb without object deviator to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc. 1
verb without object deviator to depart or swerve, as from a procedure, course of action, or acceptable norm. 1
verb without object deviator to digress, as from a line of thought or reasoning. 1
verb with object deviator to cause to swerve; turn aside. 1
adjective deviator characterized by deviation or departure from an accepted norm or standard, as of behavior. 1
noun deviator a person or thing that departs from the accepted norm or standard. 1

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Late Latin dēviātus turned from the straight road, past participle of dēviāre. See deviant, -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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