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Definitions of déviation

noun
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

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changement, tour, virage
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
noun
a state or condition markedly different from the norm

synonyms: aberration, anomalie, irrégularité

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anomalie
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
noun
(medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal

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condition, statut, état
a state at a particular time
noun
a disorder in one's mental state

synonyms: aberration

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dérèglement, désordre mental, émoi
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
noun
an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image

synonyms: aberration

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phénomène optique
a physical phenomenon related to or involving light
noun
the act of turning aside suddenly

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changement, tour, virage
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
noun
deviate behavior

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anomalie, irrégularité
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
noun
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

synonyms: écart

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différence
an event that departs from expectations

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changement
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

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