Abberation vs. Aberration — Which is Correct Spelling?

In optics, an aberration is a defect in lenses causing distorted images.

Aberration in biology means a departure from the normal structure or type.

Aberration can refer to a moral or mental deviation.

A deviation from what is typical or normal

A departure from what is considered natural or proper

An abnormal, usually temporary alteration in one's mental state.

A defect of focus, such as blurring in an image.

An imperfect image caused by a physical defect in an optical element, as in a lens.

The apparent displacement of the position of a celestial body in the direction of motion of an observer on Earth, caused by the motion of Earth and the finite velocity of light.

(Genetics) A deviation in the normal structure or number of chromosomes in an organism.

The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state.

(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.

(astronomy) A small periodical change of the apparent positions of the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer.

The tendency of light rays to preferentially strike the leading face of a moving object (the effect underlying the above phenomenon).

A partial alienation of reason.

A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character.

Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ.

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

(electronics) A defect in an image produced by an optical or electrostatic lens system.

The act of wandering; deviation, especially from truth or moral rectitude, from the natural state, or from a type.

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; called annual aberration, when the observer's motion is that of the earth in its orbit, and daily or diurnal aberration, when of the earth on its axis; amounting when greatest, in the former case, to 20.4'', and in the latter, to 0.3''. Planetary aberration is that due to the motion of light and the motion of the planet relative to the earth.

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; called spherical aberration, when due to the spherical form of the lens or mirror, such form giving different foci for central and marginal rays; and chromatic aberration, when due to different refrangibilities of the colored rays of the spectrum, those of each color having a distinct focus.

The passage of blood or other fluid into parts not appropriate for it.

The producing of an unintended effect by the glancing of an instrument, as when a shot intended for A glances and strikes B.

A state or condition markedly different from the norm

A disorder in one's mental state

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

Aberration is a deviation from what is typical or expected.

In astronomy, aberration is the apparent displacement of a celestial body.

Seeing a polar bear in the desert would be a natural aberration.

In his long career, the error was an aberration, not the norm.

The ghost town was an aberration in the otherwise bustling region.

The genius of Mozart is seen as an aberration among composers.

The sudden drop in temperatures was an aberration for July.

A blue moon is an aberration in the lunar cycle.

The peaceful protest was marred by the aberration of a few violent individuals.

A snowstorm in spring can be considered a weather aberration.

For a team that consistently wins, last night's loss was an aberration.

An albino peacock is an aberration in the bird's typical coloring.

In a sea of uniformity, his creative thinking was a welcome aberration.

The dip in quality was an aberration for the award-winning restaurant.

For a meticulous student, the string of low grades was an aberration.

Winning the lottery is an aberration in most people's financial planning.

Finding an ancient artifact at a modern construction site is an archaeological aberration.

The silence in the usually noisy cafeteria was an aberration.

The sudden spike in the stock market was an aberration caused by unusual investor behavior.

Seeing an eagle in the city was an aberration from its natural habitat.

The year without a summer, caused by a volcanic eruption, was a historical aberration.

A peaceful resolution in a typically volatile region can be seen as a diplomatic aberration.