abweichend
Translation
deviating, divergent, different, anomalous
Examples
Seine Meinung ist abweichend.
His opinion is different.
Wir haben ein abweichendes Ergebnis erhalten.
We received a deviating result.
Dieses Verhalten ist von der Norm abweichend.
This behaviour deviates from the norm.
Grammar Patterns
((from sth.)) deviating from sth. His opinion is deviating from the norm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: different, divergent; Antonyms: conforming, corresponding
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away from) and 'weichen' (to yield, give way). It literally means 'yielding away' from a standard or norm.
Memory Tips
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