deviational

adjective
UK: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənəl/
US: /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənəl/

  1. Differing from what is expected or normal; showing deviation.

    1. The deviational results surprised everyone in the research group very much.
    2. The analyst noted a deviational pattern in the stock's performance this quarter suggesting instability.

  2. Relating to or characterized by departure from an established course or standard.

    1. This deviational behavior requires immediate attention from the department's head.
    2. We detected a deviational trend in the data, signaling a potential process malfunction.

Synonyms

aberrant anomalous irregular unconventional

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deviational" in English means: Differing from what is expected or normal; showing deviation., Relating to or characterized by departure from an established course or standard..

The phonetic transcription of "deviational" is /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənəl/ in British English and /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deviational": aberrant, anomalous, irregular, unconventional.

Example usage of "deviational": "The deviational results surprised everyone in the research group very much.". More examples on the page.