deviate
1 antonym for deviate — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To move away from a planned course, method, or expected standard.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To move away from a planned course, method, or expected standard.
“The pilot had to deviate from the flight path to avoid the storm.”
Opposites
2. noun
A measured value showing how far a variable differs from a fixed reference point.
“Each deviate was plotted against the expected mean.”
Antonyms
How to use deviate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
deviate from the plan
deviate from the norm
slightly deviate
Etymology
From Late Latin dēviātus, past participle of dēviāre, "to turn out of the way" — from de- ("off") + via ("road").
Full origin of deviate →Frequently asked questions
What does “deviate” mean?
The word “deviate” means to move away from a planned course, method, or expected standard. In plain terms, to go off the expected route, plan, or pattern.
How do you pronounce “deviate”?
“Deviate” is pronounced DEE-vee-ayt (/ˈdi.vi.eɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “deviate” in a sentence?
Here is “deviate” used in a sentence: “The pilot had to deviate from the flight path to avoid the storm.”
What part of speech is “deviate”?
Depending on how it is used, “deviate” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “deviate” come from?
The word “deviate” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin dēviātus, past participle of dēviāre, "to turn out of the way" — from de- ("off") + via ("road").
Is “deviate” a common word?
“Deviate” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “deviate” have?
“Deviate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to move away from a planned course, method, or expected standard.
