deviator
|de-vi-a-tor|
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/ˈdiːviˌeɪtər/
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/ˈdiːviˌeɪtə/
(deviate)
stray from a path
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deviator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'deviator', where 'de-' meant 'away from' and 'via' meant 'way'.
Historical Evolution
'deviator' changed from the Latin word 'deviator' and eventually became the modern English word 'deviator'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who turns away from a path', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person or thing that deviates'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/05 07:15