aberration

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/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

noun
Something that differs from the norm

aberration in a sentence

  • “In 1918, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, but the success turned out to be an aberration, and the Red Sox have not won a World Series since.”
  • “For her, such a low grade on an exam was an aberration.”
  • “They're carrying out a study of sexual aberration.”

What does “aberration” mean?

aberration (noun) means something that differs from the norm. It is pronounced /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "aberration" mean?
aberration (noun) means: Something that differs from the norm
How do you pronounce "aberration"?
"aberration" is pronounced /ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "aberration" in a sentence?
Here is "aberration" used in a sentence: In 1918, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, but the success turned out to be an aberration, and the Red Sox have not won a World Series since.

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