Definitions for aberration
ˌæb əˈreɪ ʃənaber·ra·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aberrance, aberrancy, aberration, deviancenoun

   a state or condition markedly different from the norm

2. aberrationnoun

   a disorder in one's mental state

3. aberration, distortion, optical aberrationnoun

   an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. aberrationnoun

   The act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type.

2. aberrationnoun

   A partial alienation of reason.

3. aberrationnoun

   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. aberrationnoun

   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.

5. aberrationnoun

   A deviation of an organism from the state which is regarded as normal.

6. aberrationnoun

   A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character.

7. aberrationnoun

   The producing of an unintended effect by the glancing of an instrument, as when a shot intended for A glances and strikes B.

8. aberrationnoun

   Atypical development or structure.

9. Etymology: * First attested in 1594.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aberrationnoun

   The act of deviating from the common track.

   Etymology: from aberratio, Lat.

   And if it be a mistake, it is only so; there is no heresy in such an harmless aberration; at the worst, with the ingenuous, the probability of it will render it a lapse of easy pardon. Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica, c. 11.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aberration

   Aberration generally refers to a deviation or departure from what is considered normal, expected, or desirable. It can refer to a flaw, distortion, or irregularity in something, or the act of deviating from a standard or norm. In various contexts, aberration can pertain to physical, psychological, or moral aspects, indicating a departure from what is considered typical, usual, or correct. It often implies a deviation that is unusual, unwelcome, or potentially problematic.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aberrationnoun

   the act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type

2. Aberrationnoun

   a partial alienation of reason

3. Aberrationnoun

   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; called annual aberration, when the observer's motion is that of the earth in its orbit, and daily or diurnal aberration, when of the earth on its axis; amounting when greatest, in the former case, to 20.4'', and in the latter, to 0.3''. Planetary aberration is that due to the motion of light and the motion of the planet relative to the earth

4. Aberrationnoun

   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; called spherical aberration, when due to the spherical form of the lens or mirror, such form giving different foci for central and marginal rays; and chromatic aberration, when due to different refrangibilities of the colored rays of the spectrum, those of each color having a distinct focus

5. Aberrationnoun

   the passage of blood or other fluid into parts not appropriate for it

6. Aberrationnoun

   the producing of an unintended effect by the glancing of an instrument, as when a shot intended for A glances and strikes B

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Aberration

   In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, aberration is a type of creature, or "creature type". Aberrations generally all have bizarre anatomies, strange abilities, alien mindsets, or any combination thereof. In 3rd edition Dungeons & Dragons, all aberrations have darkvision out to 60 feet. As a group, they have no other special abilities or immunities. In Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition, Aberration was replaced with the Aberrant creature origin.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. aberration

   An apparent change of place, or alteration of their mean position, in the fixed stars, caused by the earth's orbital movement.--Aberration of a planet signifies its progressive geocentric motion, or the space through which it appears to move, as seen from the earth, during the time which light occupies in passing from the planet to us.--Crown of aberration is a spurious circle surrounding the proper disc of the sun.--Constant of aberration, or amount of displacement in the sun's longitude, arising from the progressive motion of light, is established at 20″·45.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Aberration

   a form that departs in some striking way from the normal type; either single or occurring rarely, at irregular intervals.

Matched Categories

1. • Abnormality
   • Mental Disorder

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aberration in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aberration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of aberration in a Sentence

1. Andy Kim:

   We need to live in an America where January 6th is an aberration and will never happen again, and I hope that people join me in that belief no matter what their political leanings are.

2. Toby Dershowitz at the Foundation:

   This case is not an aberration but rather is part of a pattern of the Islamic Republic’s terrorism in Europe and around the world.

3. Sinclair B. Ferguson (1948- ):

   Evil deeds are the fruit of an evil heart. They are not an aberration from our true self but a revelation of it.”

4. Jim Hanson:

   The problem is people try to look at Putin [ like ] a rational actor … Russian President Vladimir Putin considers the current situation as an aberration and their [ Russian ] empire to be the status quo – Russian President Vladimir Putin is just looking to return to that.

5. Danny Davis of Illinois:

   I don’t regard Louis Farrakhan as an aberration or anything, I regard him as an outstanding human being who commands a following of individuals who are learned and articulate and he plays a big role in the lives of thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands of people.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=aberration
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Aberration
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=aberration
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aberration
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=aberration
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=aberration
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=aberration