deviance Meaning & Definition
/ˈdiːvɪəns/
What Does Deviance Mean?
As a noun, deviance means Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs. It is also used to mean A person or thing that differs from the expected. (Can we add an example for this sense?).
Deviance in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdiːvɪəns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | aberration, deviation and aberrancy |
| Plural | deviances |
Deviance Definition (Noun)
- Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as laws and customs.
Socrates was sentenced to death for his deviance.
- A person or thing that differs from the expected. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Noun
- A person or thing that differs from the expected.
Synonyms of Deviance
Deviance synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Deviance
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Deviance in a Sentence
Socrates was sentenced to death for his deviance.
Word Forms & Grammar
deviance (countable and uncountable, plural deviances)
Origin of Deviance
Borrowed from French déviance.
Pronouncing Deviance
You say deviance as //ˈdiːvɪəns//. It has 1 syllable.
Deviance: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is deviance?
Deviance is a noun.
What is another word for deviance?
Words with a similar meaning to deviance include aberration, deviation and aberrancy. See the full list of deviance synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of deviance?
The plural of deviance is deviances.