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Term: Aberration

Definition:

An aberration is a departure or deviation from what is considered normal, typical, or expected. It can refer to a physical, mental, or moral deviation.

Senses:

  • Sense 1: A departure from the normal or expected course.
  • Sense 2: A deviation from what is considered right or morally acceptable.
  • Sense 3: A flaw or defect in optical or photographic equipment resulting in distorted or imperfect images.
  • Sense 4: In astronomy, an apparent displacement of a celestial object caused by the motion of the observer.

Examples:

Sense 1:

  • Her sudden outbursts of anger were an aberration from her usual calm demeanor.
  • It was an aberration for him to miss his daily morning run.

Sense 2:

  • Karen's stealing of office supplies was seen as an aberration, as she had always been honest before.
  • His act of violence was considered an aberration, as he was generally known as a peaceful person.

Sense 3:

  • The photographer had to fix the lens aberration in post-processing to achieve a clear image.
  • This camera model is known for its high-quality optics and minimal aberration.

Sense 4:

  • The apparent shift in the star's position was found to be an aberration caused by the Earth's rotation.
  • Aberration of starlight due to the observer's motion was first explained by the concept of stellar parallax.

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