Deviation
/diviˈeɪʃən/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Deviation
noun
- The act of deviating; wandering off the correct or true path or road
- A departure from the correct way of acting
- The state or result of having deviated; a transgression; an act of sin; an error; an offense.
"mankind’s deviation from divine will"
- (contract law) The voluntary and unnecessary departure of a ship from, or delay in, the regular and usual course of the specific voyage insured, thus releasing the underwriters from their responsibility.
- (Absolute Deviation) The shortest distance between the center of the target and the point where a projectile hits or bursts.
Anagrams of Deviation
No exact anagrams found for "deviation". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "deviation" and rearranging:
Letter Values
d2
e1
v4
i1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Deviation
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Deviation"
Deviation is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Deviation" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "deviation" is a medium-scoring word.