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aberrational

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌæbɝˈeɪʃənəɫ// aber·ra·tional

adj. describing something that is very different from what is normal or expected. It is often used to describe unusual behavior or strange scientific results.

adj. deviating from the usual or expected pattern; abnormal or atypical. Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe data or behavior that falls outside a standard range.


SIMPLE

The scientist noted several aberrational results in the final report.

CONTEXTUAL

The team's performance was considered aberrational because they lost the game despite having a much stronger record.

COMPLEX

While most data points followed a predictable trend, the aberrational readings suggested a sudden shift in the local climate that required further investigation.

Origin

From aberration + -al.

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