# aberr

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aberr
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a strange or unusual mistake. This word is very old and you will only see it in very old books or poems.

For teachers: a deviation from the normal or expected state; an error or mistake.

## Examples

- The old manuscript contains a small aberr.
- The poet used the word 'aberr' to describe a single mistake in an otherwise perfect manuscript.
- Scholars noted that the scribe's hand was generally flawless, yet a single aberr in the final line suggested a momentary lapse in concentration or a physical injury.

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