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- [ab-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌæb əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /æbəˈreɪʃənl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌæb əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of aberrational word
- adjective aberrational characterized by aberration 3
- noun aberrational the act of departing from the right, normal, or usual course. 1
- noun aberrational the act of deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type. 1
- noun aberrational deviation from truth or moral rectitude. 1
- noun aberrational mental irregularity or disorder, especially of a minor or temporary nature; lapse from a sound mental state. 1
- noun aberrational Astronomy. apparent displacement of a heavenly body, owing to the motion of the earth in its orbit. 1
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Origin of aberrational
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin aberrātiōn- (stem of aberrātiō), equivalent to aberrāt(us), past participle of aberrāre (see aberrant) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Aberrational
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aberrational popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aberrational usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aberrational
adj aberrational
- straying — to deviate from the direct course, leave the proper place, or go beyond the proper limits, especially without a fixed course or purpose; ramble: to stray from the main road.
- aberrant — Aberrant means unusual and not socially acceptable.
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
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