Wordiyovia
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From Latin via (way, road, path). Gives English via (by way of), viaduct (a road-carrying bridge), and extends through many compounds: deviate (go off the way), devious (off the proper path), convey (travel with — carry along the way), previous (going before on the path), trivial (of the crossroads — from tri + via), and impervious (having no way through).
Associated Words
convey
To transport or communicate something
conveyance
The act of transporting; a vehicle; a legal transfer of property
convoy
A group of vehicles or ships travelling together under escort; to escort them
deviant
A person deviating from social norms; markedly abnormal
deviate
To turn away from an established course or norm
deviation
A departure from a standard, norm, or expected value
devious
Cunning and dishonest; roundabout
impervious
Not affected or penetrated by something; immune to influence
pervious
Allowing substances to pass through; permeable
previous
coming before; earlier in time or order
trivia
Minor, unimportant facts or details
trivial
Of little importance or value; insignificant
via
By way of; passing through; by means of
viaduct
A multi-span bridge carrying a road or railway over a valley