Aberration
As a Noun
- A deviation from what is normal, expected, or usual.
- A temporary lapse in behavior or judgment.
- A defect or distortion, especially in vision or images.
As Other Form
- Aberrant (Adjective): Deviating from the usual or expected path.
Word History
The word aberration comes from the Latin aberratio, meaning “a wandering away,” from ab- (away) and errare (to stray or wander). It originally described physical deviations but later came to mean any unusual departure from norms.
Examples
- His sudden outburst was an aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
- The scientist dismissed the strange data as a minor aberration.
- Optical aberration caused the image to appear distorted.
Synonyms
Anomaly, deviation, irregularity, exception, divergence
Related Words
Error, variance, distortion, abnormality
Antonyms
Normalcy, regularity, consistency, conformity
