Aberrance

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˈbɛrəns/

Definitions of aberrance

noun a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained that aberrance means something that is unusual or unexpected.

A2 The scientist studied the aberrance in the data to determine if it was caused by errors.

B1 The detective was puzzled by the aberrance in the suspect's behavior.

B2 The artist used the concept of aberrance to create a thought-provoking piece of artwork.

C1 The philosopher delved into the nature of aberrance and its implications on human behavior.

C2 The psychologist conducted research on the aberrance of perception in individuals with schizophrenia.

Examples of aberrance in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed an aberrance in the data that could not be explained by any known factors.

informal There was definitely some aberrance going on with the new guy's behavior at work.

slang I can't believe the aberrance of that party last night, it was wild!

figurative Her unique style of painting was considered an aberrance in the art world, but it soon gained recognition for its creativity.

Grammatical Forms of aberrance

past tense

aberranced

plural

aberrances

comparative

more aberrant

superlative

most aberrant

present tense

aberrances

future tense

will aberrance

perfect tense

have aberranced

continuous tense

is aberrancing

singular

aberrance

positive degree

aberrant

infinitive

to aberrance

gerund

aberrancing

participle

aberranced

Origin and Evolution of aberrance

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'aberrance' originated from the Latin word 'aberrare' which means 'to wander off'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aberrance' has come to be used to describe deviation from the norm or the expected behavior.