aberrate Meaning & Definition
/ˈæb.ə.ɹeɪt/
What Does Aberrate Mean?
Aberrate is a verb that means To go astray; to diverge; to deviate (from); deviate from. It can also mean To distort; to cause aberration of.
Quick Facts About Aberrate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈæb.ə.ɹeɪt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Verb forms | aberrates, aberrating, aberrated |
Aberrate Definition (Verb)
- To go astray; to diverge; to deviate (from); deviate from.
- To distort; to cause aberration of.
Synonyms of Aberrate
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Aberrate synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
aberrate (third-person singular simple present aberrates, present participle aberrating, simple past and past participle aberrated)
Origin of Aberrate
From Latin aberrātus, perfect passive participle of aberrō (“wander, stray or deviate from”), formed from ab (“from, away from”) + errō (“stray”).
Aberrate Pronunciation
You say aberrate as /ˈæb.ə.ɹeɪt/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æb).