Aberrations: meaning, definitions and examples

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aberrations

 

[ หŒรฆbษ™หˆreษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in optics

Aberrations are deviations from the ideal behavior of an optical system, causing blurring, distortion, or other imperfections in the image.

Synonyms

anomaly, distortion, flaw

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aberraรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abweichungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyimpangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั…ะธะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odchylenia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐๅธธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aberrations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aberraciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผํƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุญุฑุงูุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odchylky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odchรฝlky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅทฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkloni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกvik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั‚า›ัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sapmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.