aberration — a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 정상적이거나 일반적인 것에서 벗어남, 이탈, 일탈
Korean pronunciation: 애-버-레이-션 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- My teacher said getting 100% on the math test was just an aberration - I usually get Cs!
- The company's huge profit this quarter seems to be an aberration caused by a one-time event.
- Wearing shorts in a blizzard was considered a fashion aberration by everyone at school.
aberration
NOUN//ˌæbəˈreɪʃən//
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome
One person completely out of place
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An aberrant creation becomes a sensation!
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Origin
From Latin 'aberrare', meaning 'to wander away' or 'to go astray'. Composed of 'ab-' (away) and 'errare' (to wander or err), with the suffix '-tion' added to form a noun in English.
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“My teacher said getting 100% on the math test was just an aberration - I usually get Cs!”
“The company's huge profit this quarter seems to be an aberration caused by a one-time event.”
“Wearing shorts in a blizzard was considered a fashion aberration by everyone at school.”
“The scientist studied the genetic aberrations in the laboratory specimens.”
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