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deviant

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "deviant" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

deviant

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

deviant is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, deviant is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdeviant

1noun
  • A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.

    Example: "He was branded as a deviant and ostracized."

  • A thing, phenomenon, or trend that deviates from an expectation or pattern.

    Example: "As the graph shows, the March sales trend is the deviant."

1adjective
  • Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.

    Example: "At the trial, the extent of his deviant behavior became clear."

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