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aberration

The word “aberration” has 4 syllables: ab-er-ra-tion.

It's pronounced as /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/.

What is synonym and antonym for aberration?

In the thesaurus, “aberration” has 17 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for aberration along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for aberration

  • abnormality
  • anomaly
  • dementia
  • deviation
  • distortion
  • diversion
  • exception
  • hysteria
  • insanity
  • instability
  • lapse
  • madness
  • oddity
  • peculiarity
  • quirk
  • rarity
  • schizophrenia

Antonyms for aberration

  • lucidity
  • mind
  • normality
  • ordinary
  • perfection
  • rationality
  • reasonableness
  • saneness
  • sanity
  • usual
  • usualness

Meanings of aberration

  • noun
    1. The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state.
    2. The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point.
    3. A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer.
    4. A partial alienation of reason.
    5. A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character.
    6. Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ.
    7. A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.

Example Sentences

  • The unexpected drop in stock prices was considered an economic aberration by analysts.
  • The scientist concluded that the unusual data point was an experimental aberration.
  • The calm demeanor of the usually energetic teacher was seen as a temporary aberration by the students.
  • In the artist's body of work, the abstract painting stood out as an aberration from the usual realistic style.
  • The historian regarded the event as a historical aberration, deviating from the typical course of events.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to aberration, such as: abnormality, anomaly, dementia, deviation, distortion, diversion, exception.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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quirk

quirks

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