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aberration

/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

aberrationnoun

aberrations

/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

Translations

The scientist noted an aberration in the telescope's lens.

Ученый заметил аберрацию в линзе телескопа.

Definitions

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an aberration for the region.

A characteristic that deviates from the normal type.

The genetic aberration caused the plant to have an unusual color.

A disorder in one's mental state.

His outburst was seen as a temporary aberration due to stress.

An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image.

The telescope's lens had an aberration that distorted the view of the stars.

In astronomy, the apparent displacement in the observed position of a celestial object caused by the motion of the observer or of the Earth.

Stellar aberration must be taken into account when mapping star positions.

Synonyms

aberrationadjective

/ˌæbəˈreɪʃən/

Used attributively in technical and scientific contexts (e.g., aberration correction, aberration coefficient).

Definitions

Relating to or involving aberration, especially optical aberration, when used before another noun.

The engineer adjusted the microscope's aberration correction mechanism.