deviant Meaning & Definition
What Does Deviant Mean?
Deviant is used as an adjective meaning Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard. As a noun, it means A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.
Deviant in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdiː.vi.ənt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | aberrant, degenerate and pervert |
| Plural | deviants |
| Comparative / superlative | more deviant, most deviant |
Deviant Definition (Adjective)
- Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
At the trial, the extent of his deviant behaviour became clear.
Deviant as a Noun
- A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.
He was branded as a deviant and ostracized.
- A thing, phenomenon, or trend that deviates from an expectation or pattern.
As the graph shows, the March sales trend is the deviant.
- A member of the online art community DeviantArt.
Synonyms of Deviant
Deviant synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Deviant
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Deviant in a Sentence
At the trial, the extent of his deviant behaviour became clear.
He was branded as a deviant and ostracized.
As the graph shows, the March sales trend is the deviant.
At the trial, the extent of his deviant behavior became clear.
Word Forms & Grammar
deviant (comparative more deviant, superlative most deviant)
deviant (plural deviants)
Origin of Deviant
From Middle English devyaunt (“deviating, different”), from Late Latin dēviāns, present participle of dēviō (“to stray, deviate or detour”).[1][2][3] The noun is from the adjective, possibly attested in Middle English with the meaning “one who goes astray”.[1][2][4]
How Do You Say Deviant?
The standard pronunciation of deviant is //ˈdiː.vi.ənt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Deviant
Is deviant an adjective or a noun?
Deviant is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for deviant?
You can replace deviant with words such as aberrant, degenerate and pervert. See the full list of deviant synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of deviant?
The plural of deviant is deviants.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of deviant?
The comparative form is more deviant and the superlative form is most deviant.