déviation

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See also: deviation

French

Etymology

From Latin dēviātiōnem.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.vja.sjɔ̃/
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Noun

déviation f (plural déviations)

  1. (transport) diversion; different route to travel
  2. (optics, sports) deflection

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