kõrvalekaldeliste

kõrvalekaldeliste is an Estonian adjective that translates to "deviant" or "aberrant" in English. It is used to describe something that deviates from what is considered normal, standard, or expected. This can apply to a wide range of contexts, from statistical data to behavior to physical characteristics.

In a statistical context, "kõrvalekaldeliste" would refer to data points that lie far from the mean or average. These are often called outliers. For example, if a class's average test score is 75, a score of 20 or 98 might be considered kõrvalekaldeline.

In the realm of social behavior, "kõrvalekaldeline" can describe actions or attitudes that go against societal norms, laws, or moral expectations. This usage can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying that the behavior is undesirable or problematic. However, the term itself is descriptive and does not inherently judge.

Beyond statistics and social behavior, "kõrvalekaldeline" can also be used to describe deviations in physical attributes or processes. For instance, a rare genetic mutation might lead to a kõrvalekaldeline physical trait, or a manufacturing process might produce a product with kõrvalekaldeline dimensions. The core meaning remains consistent: a departure from the norm or established standard.