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aberration in French

aberration in French is aberration, anomalie, anormalité — aberration means something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.

aberration in French

aberration
noun
aberration
noun
(astronomy) A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. [Mid 18th century.]
anomalie
noun
(astronomy) A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. [Mid 18th century.]
anormalité
noun
(astronomy) A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. [Mid 18th century.]

What does "aberration" mean?

  1. noun Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
    "The company called the loss a temporary aberration, not a trend."
  2. noun (optics) A defect in a lens or mirror that prevents light from focusing perfectly.
    "The telescope's image was blurred by chromatic aberration."
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aberration in a sentence

  • The company called the loss a temporary aberration, not a trend.
  • Her outburst was an aberration — she's usually calm and patient.
  • The telescope's image was blurred by chromatic aberration.

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What is "aberration" in French?

"aberration" in French is aberration, anomalie, anormalité. aberration means: Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.

How do you use "aberration" in a sentence?

Example: "The company called the loss a temporary aberration, not a trend." In French, "aberration" is aberration, anomalie, anormalité.

Are there other ways to say "aberration" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "aberration": aberration, anomalie, anormalité.

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