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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