English
aberration
Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/
Noun

aberration

  1. The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state. [Late 16th century.]
    the aberration of youth
    aberrations from theory
    aberration of character
  2. (optics) 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. [Mid 18th century.]
  3. (astronomy) 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. [Mid 18th century.]
  4. A partial alienation of reason. [Early 19th century.]
  5. A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character. [Early 19th century.]
  6. (zoology, botany) Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ. [Mid 19th century.]
  7. (medicine) A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.
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