Deviance Definition & Meaning
deviance
- noun
- a state or condition markedly different from the norm
- deviate behavior
"Deviance" in song lyrics
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"sociology define deviance"
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"major forms and theoretical causes of social deviance"
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"underprivileged deviance"
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Words that rhyme with deviance
Usage tips for "deviance"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does deviance mean?
- a state or condition markedly different from the norm deviate behavior
- What part of speech is deviance?
- Deviance is a noun.
- How many definitions does deviance have?
- Deviance has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).