noun🔗ShareAberration, écart, déviationThe act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state."aberration of character"Aberration de caractèremindcharactermoralphilosophybeingqualityconditionnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAberration, défautThe 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."The blurry image from the old telescope was due to an aberration in its lens, preventing all the light from focusing properly. "L'image floue du vieux télescope était due à une aberration de sa lentille, empêchant toute la lumière de se concentrer correctement.physicstechnologyastronomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAberrationA 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."The astronomer noted a slight aberration in the star's position, caused by the Earth's movement. "L'astronome a noté une légère aberration dans la position de l'étoile, causée par le mouvement de la Terre.astronomyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAliénation partielle de la raison, égarementA partial alienation of reason."His sudden outburst at the meeting was an aberration; he wasn't usually so aggressive. "Son accès de colère soudain lors de la réunion était une aberration ; il n'était généralement pas aussi agressif.mindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrouble mental, aberrationA mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character."The student's recent forgetfulness was an aberration; she usually excels in her studies. "L'oubli récent de l'étudiante était une aberration ; elle excelle habituellement dans ses études.mindmedicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnomalie, aberrationAtypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ."The child's unusually rapid growth was an aberration; all the other children in his class were developing at a more typical rate. "La croissance inhabituellement rapide de l'enfant était une aberration ; tous les autres enfants de sa classe se développaient à un rythme plus typique.biologymedicineanatomyphysiologyorganismstructureconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAberration, anomalieA deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range."The child's sudden, extreme shyness in social situations was an aberration; he usually enjoyed interacting with his peers. "La timidité soudaine et extrême de l'enfant dans les situations sociales était une aberration ; il aimait généralement interagir avec ses pairs.medicinephysiologyanatomydiseasemindorganbodyconditionfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
