aberration
Pronunciation
/ˌæbɝˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "aberration"in English

Aberration
01

something that is different from what is expected and normal

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
aberrations
Examples
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

Examples
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

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