aberrance
|ab-er-rance|
C1
/ˈæbərəns/
deviation from the norm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aberrance' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aberrantia,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'errare' meant 'to wander.'
Historical Evolution
'aberrantia' transformed into the French word 'aberrance,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aberrance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wander away from,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deviation from the normal or typical.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a deviation from the normal or typical.
The scientist noted the aberrance in the data.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 00:51
