aberration
a
ˌæ
ā
be
rra
ˈreɪ
rei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/ˌæbəɹˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "aberration"in English

Aberration
01

something that is different from what is expected and normal

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The warm winter was seen as an aberration in the region's climate.
02

any distortion of an image due to imperfections in optical elements

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Chromatic aberration in the camera lens showed up as colored fringes around high-contrast edges.
03

a deviation of the mind from its normal functioning

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The psychiatrist described his compulsive rituals as a temporary mental aberration.
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