Associations to the word «Aberration»

ABERRATION, noun. The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state. [Late 16th century.]

ABERRATION, noun. (optics) The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point. [Mid 18th century.]

ABERRATION, noun. (astronomy) A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer. [Mid 18th century.]

ABERRATION, noun. A partial alienation of reason. [Early 19th century.]

ABERRATION, noun. A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character. [Early 19th century.]

ABERRATION, noun. (zoology) (botany) Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ. [Mid 19th century.]

ABERRATION, noun. (medicine) A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.

ABERRATION, noun. A state or condition markedly different from the norm.

ABERRATION, noun. A disorder in one's mental state.

ABERRATION, noun. An optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image.