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Definition of Aberration
1. Noun. A state or condition markedly different from the norm.
Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality
Specialized synonyms: Chromosomal Aberration, Chromosomal Anomaly, Chromosonal Disorder, Chrosomal Abnormality, Deflection, Warp
Derivative terms: Aberrant, Aberrate, Aberrate, Aberrant, Aberrate, Aberrate, Deviant, Deviate
2. Noun. A disorder in one's mental state.
Derivative terms: Aberrate
3. Noun. An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image.
Specialized synonyms: Chromatic Aberration, Spherical Aberration
Generic synonyms: Optical Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Aberrate
Definition of Aberration
1. n. The act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type.
Definition of Aberration
1. Noun. The act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type. ¹
2. Noun. A partial alienation of reason. ¹
3. Noun. (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. ¹
4. Noun. (context: 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. ¹
5. Noun. (physiology) A deviation of an organism from the state which is regarded as normal. ¹
6. Noun. A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character. ¹
7. Noun. (legal) The producing of an unintended effect by the glancing of an instrument, as when a shot intended for A glances and strikes B. ¹
8. Noun. (context: zoology botany) Atypical development or structure. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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