Aberration — meaning in English
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English meaning
- aberration noun Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
Senses
Aberration 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.]
- aberration A partial alienation of reason. [Early 19th century.]
aberration — full definition
- noun Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
- noun (optics) A defect in a lens or mirror that prevents light from focusing perfectly.
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