noun Download 🔗Share The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state. Examples : "aberration of character" mind character moral philosophy being quality condition nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point. Examples : "The blurry image from the old telescope was due to an aberration in its lens, preventing all the light from focusing properly. " physics technology astronomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The astronomer noted a slight aberration in the star's position, caused by the Earth's movement. " astronomy physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A partial alienation of reason. Examples : "His sudden outburst at the meeting was an aberration; he wasn't usually so aggressive. " mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character. Examples : "The student's recent forgetfulness was an aberration; she usually excels in her studies. " mind medicine disease Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ. Examples : "The child's unusually rapid growth was an aberration; all the other children in his class were developing at a more typical rate. " biology medicine anatomy physiology organism structure condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range. Examples : "The child's sudden, extreme shyness in social situations was an aberration; he usually enjoyed interacting with his peers. " medicine physiology anatomy disease mind organ body condition function Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
