Word: DEVIATION
📊 Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of DEVIATION
- The act of deviating; wandering off the correct or true path or road
- A departure from the correct way of acting
- The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
"mankind’s deviation from divine will"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
📜 Word Pattern Notes
Often originates from the Latin "de-", meaning "down, away, or opposite", indicating reversal or removal.
🗣️ Example Sentences
- • "Understanding the exact meaning of "deviation" can significantly improve your writing style."
- • "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "deviation" in early literature."
💡 Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
🎯 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) | ✓ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | ✓ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | ✓ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEVIATION a valid Scrabble word? ▼
How many points is DEVIATION worth in Scrabble? ▼
How many syllables are in DEVIATION? ▼
Popular Related Searches
🔗 Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DEVIATION:
- # the deviation effect
- # master of deviation
- # playing with deviation
- # in terms of deviation
Anagrams
Words that contain the exact same letters as DEVIATION:
No anagrams found.
Sub-words
Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of DEVIATION:
Word Family
Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of DEVIATION:
Similar Spelled Words
Words with matching prefixes or suffixes:
Same Length Words (9 Letters)
Other valid 9-letter Scrabble words:
Words Starting with D
Other words starting with the letter D: