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deviance vs irregularity

irregularity vs deviance

deviance and irregularity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deviance Yes No No No
irregularity Yes No No No
As nouns, irregularity is a hypernym of deviance; that is, irregularity is a word with a broader meaning than deviance:
  • deviance: deviate behavior
  • irregularity: behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
Other hypernyms of deviance include abnormality.
deviance (noun) irregularity (noun)
deviate behavior behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
a state or condition markedly different from the norm not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals
an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis
Difference between deviance and irregularity

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