Definitions for deviance
ˈdi vi ənsde·viance

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aberrance, aberrancy, aberration, deviancenoun

   a state or condition markedly different from the norm

2. deviation, deviancenoun

   deviate behavior

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. deviancenoun

   Actions or behaviors that violate formal and informal cultural norms such as law and the discouragement from public nose-picking.

2. deviancenoun

   A person or thing that differs from the expected.

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1. deviance

   Deviance refers to behavior or actions that go against established social rules, norms, values, or expectations within a certain societal or cultural context. It's typically considered to be undesirable or unacceptable and can range from minor violations like dressing inappropriately for an occasion, to major violations such as criminal acts. Deviance can also be subjective, as what is seen as deviant can vary greatly from one culture or society to another.

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1. • Abnormality

How to pronounce deviance?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of deviance in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of deviance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of deviance in a Sentence

1. Russ Callaghan:

   I think what’s probably happening here is you have young people who may be marginalized, have low academic achievement, more deviance, and they engage in both of these activities.

2. Russ Callaghan:

   I don’t think they are really warranted in inferring that at all, i think what’s probably happening here is you have young people who may be marginalized, have low academic achievement, more deviance, and they engage in both of these activities.

3. Scott Long:

   There is consistent pattern of invading private life. Arresting people in their apartment, breaking down their doors, looking for evidence of 'deviance', what underwear you wear, looking for condoms in the drawers, this is a strong message by the state power to pervade private life.

4. Ilhan Omar:

   Anytime there is a deviance in regards to security protocols, that should be taken serious, it should be investigated.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=deviance
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Deviance
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