Aberration

Pronunciation: /æbəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of aberration

noun a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome

Example Sentences

A1 Seeing a unicorn in real life would be considered an aberration.

A2 The sudden change in weather was an aberration for this time of year.

B1 The scientist was puzzled by the aberration in the test results.

B2 The company's sudden drop in profits was seen as an aberration by analysts.

C1 The artist's unique style was initially seen as an aberration in the art world, but later became celebrated.

C2 The politician's controversial decision was seen as an aberration from their usual behavior.

Examples of aberration in a Sentence

formal The scientist considered the unexpected result to be an aberration in his data.

informal That weird data point was a total aberration, dude.

slang The glitch in the system was a total aberration, like, what even happened?

figurative Her behavior at the party was an aberration from her usual reserved demeanor.

Grammatical Forms of aberration

• past tense: aberrated
• plural: aberrations
• comparative: more aberrant
• superlative: most aberrant
• present tense: aberrates
• future tense: will aberrate
• perfect tense: has aberrated
• continuous tense: is aberrating
• singular: aberration
• positive degree: aberration
• infinitive: to aberrate
• gerund: aberrating
• participle: aberrated

Origin and Evolution of aberration

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aberration' originated from the Latin word 'aberratio', which means a deviation or departure from the normal or usual course.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aberration' has come to be used in various fields such as psychology, optics, and astronomy to describe a deviation from what is considered normal or expected. It has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just a simple deviation.