Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aberrant

adjective
/əˈbɛrənt/
Definition
deviating from the standard or normal type
Examples
  • The scientist noted the aberrant behavior of the test subjects.
  • Her aberrant taste in music surprised her friends.
  • He was concerned about the aberrant data in the study.
Meaning
The term ‘aberrant’ typically refers to something that is abnormal or atypical, often in a way that is unexpected or undesirable.
Synonyms
  • deviant
  • anomalous
  • unusual
  • irregular
  • divergent