Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aberration

noun
/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/
Definition
A departure from what is normal or expected.
Examples
  • The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration for the season.
  • His angry outburst was an aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
Meaning
An aberration refers to an anomaly or deviation from the usual course, often implying that something is not quite right or is unusual.
Synonyms
  • anomaly
  • deviation
  • irregularity
  • exception
  • distortion