deviate verb de· vi· ate ˈdē-vē-ˌāt deviated; deviating : to turn aside from a course, principle, standard, or topic

DEVIATING definition: 1. present participle of deviate 2. to do something that is different from the usual or common way…. Learn more.

To deviate is to turn or wander, often by slight degrees, from what is considered the most direct or desirable approach to a given physical, intellectual, or moral end: Fear caused him to deviate …

To deviate is to stray from a usual or established standard, course of action, or route: Fear made him deviate from the truth. To digress is to wander from the main theme in speaking or writing: …

Definition of deviate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others. They stopped you as soon as you deviated from the …

If something turns off course or is diverted, it deviates from the expected or the norm. Deviating from explicit recipe directions is never a good idea, unless you want inedible food or a kitchen …

DEVIATE meaning: 1. to do something that is different from the usual or common way of behaving: 2. to go in a…. Learn more.

"Deviating" generally means moving away from an established path or standard, while "diverging" suggests branching off into a different direction. While similar, "diverging" often implies two or …

Synonyms for DEVIATING: indirect, circuitous, roundabout, leaping, excursive, devious, wandering, discursive; Antonyms of DEVIATING: consistent, logical, coherent, direct, focused, …