aberrate
|ab-er-rate|
C1
/ˈæbəˌreɪt/
deviate from normal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aberrate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aberratus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'errare' meant 'to wander.'
Historical Evolution
'aberratus' transformed into the English word 'aberrate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wander away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to deviate from the expected or normal course.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/01 02:21