Aberrations: meaning, definitions and examples
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aberrations
[ หรฆbษหreษชสษnz ]
in optics
Aberrations are deviations from the ideal behavior of an optical system, causing blurring, distortion, or other imperfections in the image.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The camera lens exhibited aberrations at the edges of the frame.
- Correcting aberrations in a telescope is crucial for obtaining clear images.
in behavior
Aberrations can also refer to unusual or abnormal behavior that deviates from the norm.
Synonyms
anomaly, deviation, irregularity
Examples of usage
- His sudden outburst was considered an aberration from his usual calm demeanor.
- The politician's actions were seen as an aberration in an otherwise honest career.
Translations
Translations of the word "aberrations" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aberraรงรตes
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเคฒเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Abweichungen
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyimpangan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดั ะธะปะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ odchylenia
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐๅธธ
๐ซ๐ท aberrations
๐ช๐ธ aberraciones
๐น๐ท sapmalar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญุฑุงูุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ odchylky
๐ธ๐ฐ odchรฝlky
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅทฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ odkloni
๐ฎ๐ธ frรกvik
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััาัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฎแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sapmalar
๐ฒ๐ฝ aberraciones
Etymology
The term 'aberration' originated from the Latin word 'aberratio', meaning a deviation from the normal course. In optics, the concept of aberrations was first introduced by Isaac Newton in the 17th century to describe imperfections in optical systems. Over time, the term expanded to encompass deviations in various fields, including behavior and science.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,969, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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