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adjective

a-ˈber-ənt How to pronounce aberrant (audio)
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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary a year of aberrant weather—record rainfall in the summer, record heat in the autumn

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as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal aberrant behavior can be a sign of rabies in a wild animal

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aberrant

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noun

as in deviant

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Recent Examples of aberrant
Adjective
At the time, many observers treated his approach as aberrant. — Jack Schlossberg, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2026 To build its aberrant molecule, the IBM team turned to a company pastime. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
An adventure without a modicum of agenda, absent any aspirations, aberrant or apposite. — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aberrant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aberrant
  1. unusual
  2. abnormal
  3. deviant
  4. extraordinary
  5. unnatural
  6. eccentric
  7. exceptional
  8. unique
Adjective
  • Although his adoption listing didn't mention his unusual paws, his foster mom did.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Indeed, that has led to the highly unusual situation of Australia not being the defending champions in either women’s World Cup, with India holding the 50-over title and New Zealand the T20 crown.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • Despite 2025 delivering some of the warmest summer months on record, January brought some of the coldest winter temperatures in years, and Baker said the coral are being bred to handle both extremes, not just abnormal warmth.
    — Laurie Mermet, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • In the disease, the body produces an abnormal form of the oxygen-carrying molecule hemoglobin.
    — Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of abnormal
Noun
  • This boosts the rank, and by experimenting with this mechanic, players can uncover mutations and deviants, the rarest and most powerful variants.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Tolerating deviant behavior is the same as saying that behavior is acceptable.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of deviant
Adjective
  • While improving, the occupancy rates are far from extraordinary.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Ducks keep Leo Carlsson The Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Borrowers are making some of the biggest financial decisions of their lives—an unnatural or robotic interaction can permanently disqualify your organization in their mind.
    — Chao-Ping Wu, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • His speech was an unnatural blur.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of unnatural
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  • With its loose ends and digressions, Dream Me a Dream stays true to those idiosyncratic instincts while retaining enough of the welcoming glow of Dance of Love to make this an affecting farewell from an endearing eccentric.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026
  • The eccentric cuz is quick to try and help Bobby solve problems, which often gets him into trouble, but ultimately pushes him out of his shell.
    — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Definition of eccentric
Adjective
  • Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • These efforts are intended to validate the unique aspects of its underground deployment strategy before commercial operation.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Head to the shop near the Duomo to watch the artisans at work and buy a unique piece.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Definition of unique

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