aberration (Meaning)
aberration (n)
a state or condition markedly different from the norm
a disorder in one's mental state
an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
aberration (n.)
The act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type.
A partial alienation of reason.
A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer; called annual aberration, when the observer's motion is that of the earth in its orbit, and daily or diurnal aberration, when of the earth on its axis; amounting when greatest, in the former case, to 20.4'', and in the latter, to 0.3''. Planetary aberration is that due to the motion of light and the motion of the planet relative to the earth.
The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; called spherical aberration, when due to the spherical form of the lens or mirror, such form giving different foci for central and marginal rays; and chromatic aberration, when due to different refrangibilities of the colored rays of the spectrum, those of each color having a distinct focus.
The passage of blood or other fluid into parts not appropriate for it.
The producing of an unintended effect by the glancing of an instrument, as when a shot intended for A glances and strikes B.
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aberration Sentence Examples
- The sudden spike in temperature during winter was considered an aberration in the climate patterns of the region.
- The scientist concluded that the unexpected result in the experiment was likely an aberration rather than a consistent finding.
- The company's financial report showed a significant aberration in revenue compared to the previous quarter.
- Her outburst at the meeting was seen as an aberration, as she was typically known for her calm and composed demeanor.
- The historian considered the event an aberration in the peaceful history of the small town.
- The student's poor performance on the exam was an aberration from her usual high grades.
- The aberration in the data analysis was traced back to a software glitch that distorted the results.
- Detecting an aberration in the stock market, investors quickly adjusted their strategies to mitigate potential losses.
- The sudden change in leadership was viewed as an aberration from the company's usual stability.
- The artist's experimental piece was considered an aberration from her usual style, sparking both criticism and intrigue.
FAQs About the word aberration
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saneness, lucidity, reasonableness, reasonableness, sanity, rationality, sanity, rationality, lucidity,mind
The sudden spike in temperature during winter was considered an aberration in the climate patterns of the region.
The scientist concluded that the unexpected result in the experiment was likely an aberration rather than a consistent finding.
The company's financial report showed a significant aberration in revenue compared to the previous quarter.
Her outburst at the meeting was seen as an aberration, as she was typically known for her calm and composed demeanor.
