deviant

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdiː.vi.ənt/

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Noun

Singular deviant

Plural deviants

1. (sociology) (countable) A deviant is a person whose behaviour is not acceptable.
   • Synonyms: deviate, degenerate and pervert

Adjective

Positive deviant

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A deviant act is something that is not part of the usual, accepted standards.