decursive

/dɪˈkɜrvɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Turning or causing something to turn away from a course, direction, or purpose.

“The decursive path of the comet made it difficult to predict its landing site.”

2. adverb

In a decursive manner; causing something to turn away from a course, direction, or purpose.

“The storm decursedly veered off course, sparing the coastal town from the worst of the damage.”

Synonyms

  • aberrant
  • deviating

Antonyms

  • direct
  • straightforward