aberration

Meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected; an anomaly

Example Sentences

The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.

The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration for this season.

Synonyms

deviation, anomaly, irregularity, divergence, departure, variation, abnormality, oddity

Entry 1

deviation, anomaly, irregularity, divergence, departure, variation

Entry 2

anomaly, deviation, irregularity, abnormality, oddity

Antonyms

normality, conformity, regularity, standard, norm, typical

Entry 1

normality, conformity, regularity, standard, norm, typical

Entry 2

normality, regularity

Collocations

an aberration in, a rare aberration, a temporary aberration