abweichend
Translation
deviating, divergent, different, dissenting
Examples
Er hat eine vom Standard abweichende Meinung.
He has an opinion that deviates from the standard.
Wir müssen die abweichenden Ergebnisse analysieren.
We must analyze the deviating results.
Grammar Patterns
((deviating from sth.)) deviating from sth. His opinion is deviating from the norm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: different, divergent; Antonyms: corresponding, conformist
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'abweichen' (to deviate), from 'ab-' (away) + 'weichen' (to move, yield).
Memory Tips
Imagine a path 'deviating' from the main road, as if it's 'moving away' from it.