Deviation

Pronunciation: /diː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of deviation

noun a difference or divergence in a specific direction

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher noticed a deviation in the student's handwriting.

A2 The weather forecast predicted a slight deviation from the norm.

B1 The data analyst identified a significant deviation in the sales figures.

B2 The scientist's research focused on understanding the causes of genetic deviations.

C1 The CEO was concerned about any deviation from the company's strategic plan.

C2 The artist's work was praised for its innovative deviations from traditional techniques.

Examples of deviation in a Sentence

formal The experiment showed a deviation from the expected results.

informal The project went off track with a deviation from the plan.

slang The road trip took a deviation when we decided to take a detour.

figurative His actions were a deviation from the norm, causing quite a stir in the community.

Grammatical Forms of deviation

• past tense: deviated
• plural: deviations
• comparative: more deviant
• superlative: most deviant
• present tense: deviates
• future tense: will deviate
• perfect tense: has deviated
• continuous tense: is deviating
• singular: deviation
• positive degree: deviant
• infinitive: deviate
• gerund: deviating
• participle: deviated

Origin and Evolution of deviation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deviation' originated from the Latin word 'deviatio' which means 'a turning aside'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'deviation' has come to be used in various fields such as mathematics, statistics, and psychology to refer to a departure or divergence from a standard or norm.