Definitions

1. noun

the act or fact of deviating from the norm, standard, or expected behavior or pattern.

“The social deviance of the group was a cause of concern for the community.”

2. noun

a person or group that deviates from the norm, standard, or expected behavior or pattern.

“The deviance of the individual was a source of fascination for the psychologist.”

3. noun

a deviation or departure from a standard, norm, or expected pattern.

“The deviance in the company’s financial reports led to an investigation.”

4. verb

to deviate or stray from a standard, norm, or expected behavior or pattern.

“The employee deviated from the company’s policies and was fired as a result.”