aberrants
|ab-er-rants|
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/ˈæbərənts/
(aberrant)
deviating from the norm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aberrant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aberrāns,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'errāre' meant 'to wander.'
Historical Evolution
'aberrāns' transformed into the French word 'aberrant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aberrant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wander away from,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deviating from the norm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals or things that deviate from the norm or standard.
The study focused on the aberrants in the population.
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Last updated: 2025/04/01 02:06