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deviate

[ˈdiːvieɪt]

📖 Definition

v. to be different from something; to do something in a different way from what is usual or expected

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A path suddenly forking from the expected route

💬 Example Sentence

The pilot was forced to deviate from the planned flight path.

📝 Word Roots & Related

viway "" deviation n. deviant adj. n. obviate v. pervious adj. impervious adj.

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