ab|weichen
Translation
deviated, differed, departed
Examples
Er ist vom Thema abgewichen.
He deviated from the topic.
Das Ergebnis ist von der Norm abgewichen.
The result deviated from the norm.
Grammar Patterns
((von+3)) abweichen to deviate from sth. The result deviates from the expectation.
Similar Words
sich unterscheiden (to differ), abirren (to stray)
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away from) and 'weichen' (to yield, give way). It means to yield away from a path or norm.
Memory Tips
Imagine a car that has to 'weichen' (yield) and goes 'ab' (off) the main road, thus deviating.