DEVIATE
/ˈdiːvi.ət/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DEVIATE
A person with deviant behaviour; a deviant, degenerate or pervert.
A value equal to the difference between a measured variable factor and a fixed or algorithmic reference value.
To go off course from; to change course; to change plans.
To fall outside of, or part from, some norm; to stray.
"His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm."
To cause to diverge.
Examples of DEVIATE in a Sentence
- "His exhibition of nude paintings deviated from the norm."
Word Details
Is DEVIATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEVIATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | d | e | v | i | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEVIATE
80 words from the letters in DEVIATE
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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.