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irregularity vs deviance

deviance vs irregularity

irregularity and deviance both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
irregularity Yes No No No
deviance Yes No No No
As nouns, deviance is a hyponym of irregularity; that is, deviance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than irregularity:
  • irregularity: behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
  • deviance: deviate behavior
Other hyponyms of irregularity include deviation.
irregularity (noun) deviance (noun)
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality deviate behavior
not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals a state or condition markedly different from the norm
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 irregularity and deviance

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