Synonyms for

Aberration

Verb / ˌæbɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for aberration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Aberration means a deviation or departure from what is normal or expected.

Synonyms & similar words

opticalaberration aberrancy deviance distortion aberrance anomaly deviation irregularity oddity abnormality flaw defect blemish fault quirk eccentricity idiosyncrasy peculiarity singularity strangeness uncommonness unconformity variation divergence digression

Example sentences

  1. The snowstorm in May was an aberration from the usual weather patterns in our town.
  2. The teacher noticed an aberration in the student's test score and asked if he needed extra help.
  3. The politician's behavior was an aberration from his usual calm and collected demeanor during the debate.

Quotes

  • 'The greatest discoveries of science have always been those that forced us to rethink our beliefs about the universe and our place in it.' - Robert L. Park
  • 'Diversity is not an aberration, but a permanent feature of human history.' - Yuval Noah Harari
  • 'Memory is a complicated thing, a relative to truth but not its twin.' - Barbara Kingsolver

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