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avvik — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aberration noun Something that departs noticeably from what is normal, expected, or typical.
  • departure noun The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey.

Senses

avvik 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.]
  • departure A deviation from a plan or procedure.

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.

departure — full definition

  1. noun The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey.
  2. noun A move away from what is usual, expected, or previously planned.

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