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aberration

/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/
ab · er · ra · tion ˌæ · bə · ˈreɪ · ʃən
English Definition
N. deviation; abnormality; anomaly
中文释义
反常现象;偏差
Significado en Español
aberración, anomalía
한국어 뜻
일탈, 이상 현상
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sai lệch, hiện tượng bất thường
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Example Sentence

His outburst was an aberration from his usual calm behavior.

他的爆发是他平常冷静行为的反常表现。

Synonyms
anomaly deviation abnormality
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab-(leave) + err(mistake, deviation) + ation → deviation, anomaly
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “aberration” as used in the sentence: The sudden snowstorm in April was considered an aberration, as the weather is usually mild during this time of year.

  1. A Norm
  2. B Anomaly
  3. C Pattern
  4. D Conformity
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B — Anomaly. “aberration” means N. deviation; abnormality; anomaly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The sudden cold snap in July was a strange ______ from the usual summer heat.

  1. A norm
  2. B pattern
  3. C aberration
  4. D rule
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C — aberration. “aberration” means N. deviation; abnormality; anomaly

Common questions about “aberration”

What does “aberration” mean?

aberration — N. deviation; abnormality; anomaly. In Chinese: 反常现象;偏差.

How do you pronounce “aberration”?

aberration is pronounced /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ab · er · ra · tion.

How do you use “aberration” in a sentence?

His outburst was an aberration from his usual calm behavior. (他的爆发是他平常冷静行为的反常表现。)

What are synonyms for “aberration”?

anomaly, deviation, abnormality — all close in meaning to aberration (N. deviation; abnormality; anomaly).

Is “aberration” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. aberration appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “aberration”?

ab-(leave) + err(mistake, deviation) + ation → deviation, anomaly

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