aberrant Meaning & Definition
What Does Aberrant Mean?
Aberrant is used as an adjective meaning Differing from the norm. It can also mean Straying from the right way; deviating from morality or truth. As a noun, it means A person or object that deviates from the rest of a group.
Quick Facts About Aberrant
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | abnormal, deviant and freak |
| Antonyms | continuous, normal and regular |
| Plural | aberrants |
| Comparative / superlative | more aberrant, most aberrant |
Aberrant Definition (Adjective)
- Differing from the norm.
- Straying from the right way; deviating from morality or truth.
- Deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal.
Aberrant as a Noun
- A person or object that deviates from the rest of a group.
- A group, individual, or structure that deviates from the usual or natural type, especially with an atypical chromosome number.
Adjective
- (sometimes figurative) Straying from the right way; deviating from morality or truth.
Synonyms of Aberrant
Aberrant synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Aberrant
Word Forms & Grammar
aberrant (comparative more aberrant, superlative most aberrant)
aberrant (plural aberrants)
Words That Rhyme With Aberrant
Origin of Aberrant
From Latin aberrāns, present active participle of aberrō (“go astray; err”), from ab (“from”) + errō (“to wander”).[1] See aberr.[2]
How to Pronounce Aberrant
Aberrant is pronounced /əˈbɛɹ.ənt/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (bɛɹ).
Common Questions About Aberrant
Is aberrant an adjective or a noun?
Aberrant is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for aberrant?
You can replace aberrant with words such as abnormal, deviant and freak. See the full list of aberrant synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of aberrant?
Antonyms of aberrant include continuous, normal, regular and true.
What is the plural of aberrant?
The plural of aberrant is aberrants.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of aberrant?
The comparative form is more aberrant and the superlative form is most aberrant.