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deviant

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deviant /de·vi·ant/ (de´ve-int)
1. varying from a determinable standard.
2. a person with characteristics varying from what is considered standard or normal.
de·vi·ant (dv-nt)
adj.
Differing from a norm or from the accepted standards of a society.
n.
One that differs from a norm, especially a person whose behavior and attitudes differ from accepted social standards.
devi·ance, devi·an·cy n.
deviant
[dē′vē·ənt]
Etymology: L, deviare, to turn aside
pertaining to a person or object that departs from what is considered normal or standard.
deviant [de´ve-ant]
1. varying from a determinable standard.
2. a person with characteristics varying from what is considered standard or normal.
sexual deviant a person exhibiting sexual deviation.
deviant
varying from a determinable standard.
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