Aberración (en. Aberration)

/abeˈraθjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Deviation from the normal course of something.
The aberration in the results of the experiment was concerning.
La aberración en los resultados del experimento fue preocupante.
Deviation from the truth or correctness in a judgment or thought.
His opinion is considered an aberration within the group.
Su opinión se considera una aberración dentro del grupo.
Error or fault in the perception of reality.
The aberration in her judgment led her to make a mistake.
La aberración en su juicio la llevó a cometer un error.

Etymology

From Latin aberratio, which means 'deviation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental aberration
State in which the perception of reality is altered.
aberración mental
genetic aberration
Alteration in the genetic structure of an organism.
aberración genética

Related Words

aberrant
One who behaves abnormally.
aberrante

Slang Meanings

An extremely rare or unusual situation.
That party was an aberration, I had never seen anything like it.
Esa fiesta fue una aberración, nunca había visto algo así.
Something that makes no sense or is absurd.
What you said last night was a total aberration.
Lo que dijiste anoche fue una aberración total.