Deviation and Exception

Deviation

Deviation noun - A turning away from a course or standard.

Exception is a synonym for deviation in exclusion topic. In some cases you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Deviation".

Exception

Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Deviation is a synonym for exception in exclusion topic. You can use "Deviation" instead a noun "Exception", if it concerns topics such as irregularity, anomaly, special case.

How words are described

notable notable deviation notable exception
common common deviation common exception
single single deviation single exception
obvious obvious deviation obvious exception
Other adjectives: small, real, massive, big, huge, little, slight, main, interesting, noticeable, unique, major, general, possible, minor, significant, unusual, odd, weird, strange, intentional, biggest.
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