aberration
5 synonyms for aberration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use aberration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
statistical aberration
chromatic aberration
a brief aberration
Etymology
From Latin aberratio, "a wandering away," from the same root as aberrant.
Full origin of aberration →Frequently asked questions
What does “aberration” mean?
The word “aberration” means something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical. In plain terms, a one-off departure from the normal pattern — something that doesn't fit the usual trend.
How do you pronounce “aberration”?
“Aberration” is pronounced ab-uh-RAY-shn (/ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “aberration” in a sentence?
Here is “aberration” used in a sentence: “The company called the loss a temporary aberration, not a trend.”
What part of speech is “aberration”?
“Aberration” is a noun.
Where does the word “aberration” come from?
The word “aberration” comes from Latin. From Latin aberratio, "a wandering away," from the same root as aberrant.
How many meanings does “aberration” have?
“Aberration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
