deviance
advancedC1/ˈdiːviəns/ · de-vi-ance
The state of departing from usual or accepted standards, particularly in behavior.
Meanings
The state of departing from usual or accepted standards, particularly in behavior.
معیاری یا قبول کردہ اصولوں سے انحراف کی حالت، خاص طور پر رویے میں۔
انحراف
inhaaraf
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Common Collocations
- social deviance
- deviance from norms
- criminal deviance
Example Sentences
The study of deviance is crucial in understanding social behavior.
انحراف کا مطالعہ سماجی رویے کو سمجھنے میں اہم ہے۔
inhaaraf ka mutala samaaji rawaiye ko samajhne mein ahem hai.
Deviance can manifest in various forms, including criminal behavior.
انحراف مختلف شکلوں میں ظاہر ہو سکتا ہے، بشمول مجرمانہ رویہ۔
inhaaraf mukhtalif shakaloon mein zahir ho sakta hai, bashumul mujramana rawaiya.
The discussion surrounding deviance often challenges societal norms.
انحراف کے گرد ہونے والی بحث اکثر سماجی اصولوں کو چیلنج کرتی ہے۔
inhaaraf ke gird hone wali behas aksar samaaji usoolon ko challenge karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'deviance' as 'deviating from the norm'.
Imagine a road where some cars are going off into the grass instead of staying on the paved path.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔
Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.
Thousands of desires, each so intense that it could take one's breath away, many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still, they were few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کو دیکھو وہ ہی منحرف ہو رہا ہے۔
Jis ko dekho woh hi inharaf ho raha hai.
Everyone one sees is deviating.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deviantia" — a turning away
First known use: 20th century
The term derives from 'deviance', which has been used since the early 20th century to describe behaviors that diverge from societal norms.