Departed from an expected path, plan, or standard by going in a different direction.
From Latin 'deviatus,' past participle of 'deviare,' meaning 'to turn aside,' from 'de-' (from) and 'via' (way or road). The meaning has remained consistent since medieval times.
Doctors use this word for 'deviated septum'—when the wall inside your nose isn't straight—which is fascinating because even small deviations in anatomy can cause big problems with breathing!
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