I. -ənt adjective
Etymology: Late Latin deviant-, devians, present participle of deviare to deviate
: deviating especially from some accepted norm
seriously deviant conduct
: characterized by deviation (as from a standard of conduct)
deviant children
II. noun
( -s )
: something that deviates from a norm ; especially : a person who differs markedly (as in intelligence, social adjustment, or sexual behavior) from what is considered normal or acceptable in the group of which he is a member