Deviation and Tendency

Deviation

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

Tendency and deviation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tendency" instead a noun "Deviation".

Tendency

Tendency noun - An established pattern of behavior.

Deviation and tendency are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deviation" instead a noun "Tendency".

How words are described

human human deviation human tendency
notable notable deviation notable tendency
common common deviation common tendency
natural natural deviation natural tendency
Other adjectives: complete, heavy, small, strong, real, massive, serious, little, slight, interesting, noticeable, general, unusual, greater, odd, weird, strange.
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