1. departures from what is normal, usual, or expected; deviations
2. instances of abnormal or atypical behavior
3. optical distortions that prevent perfect image formation
Usage: technical; optics

Examples

• The test results showed several aberrations from the expected pattern.
• His recent behavioral aberrations worried his family.
• The telescope’s aberrations made the stars appear blurry.
• Statistical aberrations in the data required further investigation.
• The company’s financial aberrations led to an audit.
• Weather aberrations this year included unusual temperature swings.
• The lens aberrations affected the quality of the photographs.