aberrants
n. C1 Advanced aber·rants
n. people or things that are very different from what is normal or expected. You use this to describe someone who does not fit into a group or a standard pattern.
n. individuals or entities that deviate from a standard, norm, or expected pattern. Often used in scientific or social contexts to describe outliers or non-conformists.
The researchers identified several aberrants in the data set.
In a society of strict rules, any person who breaks the law is considered an aberrant.
The study sought to understand how these aberrants in the genetic code might lead to unique physical traits that provide a survival advantage in extreme environments.