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deviate

IPA: /ˈdiːvieɪt/

KK: /ˈdiːviˌeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing behavior that is different from what is considered normal or acceptable in a society.

Example: His deviate behavior made him stand out in the crowd.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move away from a standard or expected path; to stray from what is usual or planned.

Example: Sometimes it's good to deviate from the usual routine to try something new.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that differs from what is considered normal or acceptable in a particular group or society.

Example: The artist was seen as a deviate because his work challenged traditional ideas.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to change direction or to differ from what is expected or usual.

Example: The new policy may deviate from traditional practices.

deviation

IPA: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A difference or change from what is normal or expected, often referring to behavior, statistics, or policies.

Example: The scientist noted a significant deviation in the experiment's results compared to the previous trials.

deviationist

IPA: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənɪst/

KK: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who strays from accepted beliefs or policies, particularly in the context of political ideologies like Communism.

Example: The party expelled the deviationist for not adhering to the official doctrine.

deviator

IPA: /ˈdiːvieɪtə/

KK: /ˈdɛviˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that diverges from a standard or norm, often leading to a change in direction or behavior.

Example: The deviator in the experiment changed the course of the results significantly.

device

IPA: /dɪˈvaɪs/

KK: /dɪˈvaɪs/

noun

Definition: A tool or invention that is made for a specific purpose, often a machine that helps perform tasks easily.

Example: The new device can help you track your fitness goals more effectively.

devilish

IPA: /ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ/

KK: /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a devil; often used to describe something that is wicked, mischievous, or excessively intense.

Example: The children played a devilish prank on their teacher.

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is extremely or very intense, often with a mischievous or wicked connotation.

Example: She smiled devilishly as she revealed her clever plan.

devilishly

IPA: /ˈdɛv.ɪ.lɪʃ.li/

KK: /ˈdɛvəlɪʃli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is mischievous or wicked, often with a sense of enjoyment or cleverness.

Example: He smiled devilishly as he revealed his clever plan.

devious

IPA: /ˈdiːviəs/

KK: /ˈdiviəs/

adjective

Definition: Not honest or straightforward; often using tricks or deceit to achieve something.

Example: His devious plan to win the game was discovered by the referee.

deviously

IPA: /ˈdiːviəsli/

KK: /ˈdivɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is not straightforward or honest, often involving trickery or deceit.

Example: He deviously plotted to take over the company without anyone noticing.

deviousness

IPA: /ˈdiːviəsnəs/

KK: /ˈdiviəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being dishonest or tricky, often in a way that is not easily noticed.

Example: His deviousness made it hard for anyone to trust him.

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