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aberration

/æbəˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does aberration mean?

noun

A deviation from the normal or expected; an abnormal or irregular occurrence. An optical defect in a lens or mirror that causes distortion or displacement of images.

Example

"The astronomer noticed a strange aberration in the star's light pattern, which was later confirmed to be a gravitational lensing effect."

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