ənt, ˈæb adjective
1.
departing from the right, normal, or usual course.
2.
deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type; exceptional; abnormal.
noun
3.
an aberrant person, thing, group, etc.
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aberrant (æˈbɛrənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 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] | |
| ab'errance | |
| —n | |
| ab'errancy | |
| —n | |
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| Main Entry: | aberrant1 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | differing from the normal or accepted way, esp. in behavior |
| Etymology: | Latin ab- + errare 'to wander' |
| Main Entry: | aberrant1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | any person, group, or thing that differs substantially from the usual or standard |
| Etymology: | Latin ab- + errare 'to wander' |
| Main Entry: | aberrant2 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | differing substantially from the usual or natural type; atypical |
| Etymology: | Latin ab- + errare 'to wander' |
| Main Entry: | aberrant2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an aberrant person, group, or thing |
| Etymology: | Latin ab- + errare 'to wander' |
| Main Entry: | aberrant3 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | wandering or deviating from the normal course |
| Etymology: | Latin ab- + errare 'to wander' |
| Usage: | medicine |
| Main Entry: | aberrant4 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | out of place; ectopic |
| Etymology: | Latin ab- + errare 'to wander' |
| Usage: | medicine |
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Word Origin & History
aberrant
1830, originally in natural history, from L. aberrantem (nom. aberrans), prp. of aberrare "to wonder away, go astray" (see aberration).
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aberrant ab·er·rant (ā-běr'ənt, āb'ər-)
adj.
Deviating from the usual course, as certain ducts, vessels, or nerves.
Deviating from the normal; untrue to type.
Out of place; ectopic.
ab·er'ran·cy n.
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