Deviation and Formula

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

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Formula is an antonym for deviation.

Nearby Words: deviate, deviant, deviating, deviated, deviance

Formula noun - A group of symbols that make a mathematical statement.

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Deviation is an antonym for formula in rule topic.

Nearby Words: formulate, formulation, formulaic, formulating

common	common deviation	common formula
standard	standard deviation	standard formula
strong	strong deviation	strong formula
little	little deviation	little formula
Other adjectives: general, above, odd, basic.

The only real deviation from the formula is that the secret levels are actually connected to whatever bare-bones Excuse Plot the mod has, rather than the completely random Wolfenstein 3D interlude from the original game.

Source: Strictly Formula
In an interesting twist from the show's formula, audience expectations are slammed by having a character portrayed as s/he was in the original myth, rather than complete deviation.

Source: Adaptational Villainy / Live-Action TV
The only real deviation from the formula is his Laser Blade move.

Source: Shotoclone

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