C1nounformalacademic
US/ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
something that is different from what is normal or expected, usually only once
In context
The poor results this year were an aberration, not a trend.
Her rude reply was a temporary aberration from her usual kindness.
Economists first saw the drop in prices as a statistical aberration.
Words that go with aberration
adjective + noun
- temporary aberrationFans hoped the defeat was only a temporary aberration.
- statistical aberrationThe high score may be a statistical aberration.
- mere aberrationThe scandal was not a mere aberration but a sign of deeper problems.
noun + preposition
- aberration fromThis decision is an aberration from the court's usual approach.
verb + noun
- dismiss as an aberrationOfficials tried to dismiss the protest as an aberration.