Word: DEVIANT
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Definition of DEVIANT
- 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."
- Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
"At the trial, the extent of his deviant behavior became clear."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "deviant" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "deviant", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVIANT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DEVIANT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DEVIANT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVIANT:
- # the deviant effect
- # master of deviant
- # playing with deviant
- # in terms of deviant
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