Meaning of the word aberration in English
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aberration
US /ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one
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The sudden drop in temperature was an aberration.
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His outburst was a temporary aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
2.
a fault in a lens or mirror that causes an image to be imperfect
Example:
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Chromatic aberration can cause color fringing in photographs.
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The telescope lens was designed to minimize spherical aberration.
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