B2 verb رسمي

aberration

/ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. It refers to a temporary change or a deviation from the standard path or rule.

أمثلة

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1

The snowy weather in April was a climate aberration for the city.

The unusual snow in April was an unexpected departure from the normal weather.

2

The committee concluded that the error was a statistical aberration rather than a systemic failure.

The group decided the mistake was just a one-time data deviation, not a deep problem.

3

I'm usually on time; being late today was just a weird aberration.

I am normally punctual; today's lateness was a strange exception to my routine.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
aberration
Verb
aberrate
ظرف
aberrantly
صفة
aberrant
مرتبط
aberrance
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'ab-err-ation'. 'Ab' means 'away' and 'err' means 'to wander' (like an error). It's an error where something wanders away from the normal path.

اختبار سريع

The poor test score was a complete ______, as she usually gets straight A's.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: aberration

أمثلة

1

The snowy weather in April was a climate aberration for the city.

everyday

The unusual snow in April was an unexpected departure from the normal weather.

2

The committee concluded that the error was a statistical aberration rather than a systemic failure.

formal

The group decided the mistake was just a one-time data deviation, not a deep problem.

3

I'm usually on time; being late today was just a weird aberration.

informal

I am normally punctual; today's lateness was a strange exception to my routine.

4

Chromosomal aberrations can lead to significant biological changes in an organism.

academic

Abnormalities in chromosomes can cause major changes in living things.

5

The sudden drop in sales last month was an aberration in an otherwise profitable year.

business

The quick fall in sales was a temporary exception in a year that was mostly successful.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
aberration
Verb
aberrate
ظرف
aberrantly
صفة
aberrant
مرتبط
aberrance

تلازمات شائعة

statistical aberration a data point that deviates significantly from others
mental aberration a temporary loss of focus or sensible judgment
chromosomal aberration a structural abnormality in a chromosome
momentary aberration a short-lived departure from normal behavior
temporary aberration a brief exception to a regular pattern

العبارات الشائعة

a momentary aberration

a brief instance of behaving unlike oneself

a statistical aberration

a result that is very different from the average

an optical aberration

a failure of a lens to produce an exact image

يُخلط عادةً مع

aberration vs abhorrence

Abhorrence means a feeling of strong hatred, while aberration is a deviation from the norm.

aberration vs abbreviation

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word, whereas an aberration is an abnormality.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is almost always used as a noun. It typically implies that the deviation is temporary and not representative of the subject's true nature or general trend.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'aberration' as a verb. Remember that 'aberration' is the thing that happens, while 'aberrant' is the adjective describing it.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'ab-err-ation'. 'Ab' means 'away' and 'err' means 'to wander' (like an error). It's an error where something wanders away from the normal path.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'aberrare', which means 'to wander away'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun: can be used with 'an' or in plural form 'aberrations'. Often used in the pattern: 'an aberration from [something]'.
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السياق الثقافي

In sports and politics, this word is often used as a sophisticated way to describe a 'one-off' bad performance or a scandalous mistake that shouldn't define a person's career.

اختبار سريع

The poor test score was a complete ______, as she usually gets straight A's.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: aberration

كلمات ذات صلة

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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