Aberrant

/æˈbɛrənt/ adjective

Definition

Departing from an accepted standard or normal type; deviating from what is typical or expected. Used to describe behavior, results, or patterns that are unusual or abnormal.

Etymology

From Latin 'aberrare' meaning 'to wander away from,' composed of 'ab-' (away from) + 'errare' (to wander, err). The word literally means 'wandering away' from the normal path or standard.

Kelly Says

Remember 'aberrant' contains 'err' - when something is aberrant, it has 'erred' or wandered away from the normal path. Think of a sheep that has strayed from the flock!

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