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DEVIATE

/ˈdiːvi.ət/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
V 4/5
I 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of DEVIATE

noun

A person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.

noun

A value equal to the difference between a measured variable factor and a fixed or algorithmic reference value.

verb

To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.

verb

To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.

"His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm."

verb

To cause to diverge.

Synonyms of DEVIATE

Words with similar meaning

Examples of DEVIATE in a Sentence

  • "His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DEVIATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEVIATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEVIATE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for DEVIATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter deviate Total
Scrabble 2141111 11
WWF 2151111 12

How to Use DEVIATE in Word Games

DEVIATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DEVIATE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEVIATE to find 80 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEVIATE

What does DEVIATE mean?
DEVIATE is a noun. A person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.
Is DEVIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEVIATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEVIATE worth in Scrabble?
DEVIATE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEVIATE?
You can make 80 words from the letters in DEVIATE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEVIATE?
Synonyms of DEVIATE include: degenerate, deviant, pervert, swerve, veer, stray. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.