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hairahdus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aberration noun Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
  • indiscretion noun A lack of good judgment or tact, especially about private matters.
  • mistake noun An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.

Senses

hairahdus is used for these senses in English:

  • aberration (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.]
  • indiscretion An indiscreet or imprudent act; indiscreet behavior.
  • mistake An error.

aberration — full definition

  1. noun Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
  2. noun (optics) A defect in a lens or mirror that prevents light from focusing perfectly.

indiscretion — full definition

  1. noun A lack of good judgment or tact, especially about private matters.
  2. noun A careless or unwise act, especially one that reveals something better kept quiet.
  3. noun A brief, secretive romantic or sexual affair.

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