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aberration

ab·er·ra·tion [ àbbə ráysh'n ] (plural ab·er·ra·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. deviation: a departure from what is normal or desirable
in a moment of aberration

2. lapse: a temporary departure from somebody's normal mental state

3. optics optical defect: a defect in a lens or mirror, causing a distorted image or one with colored edges

4. astronomy apparent displacement in star's position: a small periodic change in the apparent position of a star or other astronomical object, caused by the motion of the Earth around the Sun

[Late 16th century. < Latin aberration-< aberrare "go astray" < errare "wander, err"]

ab·er·ra·tion·al adjective
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