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- DictionaryAb·er·rant/ˈabərənt/
adjective
- 1. departing from an accepted standard: "this somewhat aberrant behavior requires an explanation"
Definitions of aberrant. adjective. markedly different from an accepted norm. “ aberrant behavior” synonyms: deviant, deviate. abnormal, unnatural. not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm. noun. one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Aberrant."
adjective. formal us / ˈæb.ə.r ə nt / / əˈber. ə nt / uk / əˈber. ə nt / / ˈæb.ə.r ə nt / Add to word list. different from what is typical or usual, especially in an unacceptable way: aberrant behavior / sexuality. Synonyms. abnormal. deviant. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Strange, suspicious and unnatural. aberrantly. abnormally.
Definition of aberrant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. deviating from the normal or usual type, as certain animals from the group in which they are classified. 2. behaving in an abnormal or untypical way. 3. deviating from truth, morality, etc. [rare before c19: from the present participle of Latin aberrāre to wander away] abˈerrance, abˈerrancy n.
1 day ago · aberrant in British English. (æˈbɛrənt ) adjective. 1. deviating from the normal or usual type, as certain animals from the group in which they are classified. 2. behaving in an abnormal or untypical way. 3. deviating from truth, morality, etc.
Feb 18, 2024 · aberrant (comparative more aberrant, superlative most aberrant) Differing from the norm. [First attested sometime between the mid 16 th century and the early 17 th century.] Synonyms: abnormal, exceptional, unusual; see also Thesaurus: strange Antonyms: normal, regular, true; see also Thesaurus: normal
1 day ago · aberrant in British English. (æˈbɛrənt ) adjective. 1. deviating from the normal or usual type, as certain animals from the group in which they are classified. 2. behaving in an abnormal or untypical way. 3. deviating from truth, morality, etc.
