1. tending to deviate or diverge from a standard, norm, or expected course
Usage: formal; less common than 'deviant' or 'deviating'

Examples

• The deviatory behavior of the experimental group differed significantly from the control group.
• His deviatory path through the forest eventually led him back to the main trail.
• The study examined deviatory patterns in student performance across different schools.
• Deviatory responses to the survey suggested a shift in public opinion.
• The architect's deviatory design choices made the building stand out from its surroundings.