Aberrant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /a-ˈber-ənt/ ab·er·rant

Meaning & Definition of Aberrant

Aberrant (adjective)

  1. deviating from the usual or natural type, atypical, abnormal
  2. straying from the right or normal way

Aberrant (noun)

  1. a group, individual, or structure that is not normal or typical, an aberrant group, individual, or structure
  2. a person whose behavior departs substantially from the standard

Aberrant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being out of the ordinary

    "a year of aberrant weather—record rainfall in the summer, record heat in the autumn"

    similar: aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, exceptional, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted
    related: conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking, bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird, incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable
    opposite: common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual
    near: everyday, familiar, frequent

  2. departing from some accepted standard of what is normal

    "aberrant behavior can be a sign of rabies in a wild animal"

    similar: aberrational, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, deviant, deviate, devious, irregular, unnatural, untypical
    related: unrepresentative, extraordinary, preternatural, rare, uncommon, uncustomary, unusual, unwonted, bizarre, curious, far-out, funny, kinky, odd, outlandish, out-of-the-way, outré, peculiar, quaint, queer, queerish, quirky, remarkable, screwy, strange, wacky, way-out, weird, wild, eccentric, freakish, idiosyncratic, nonconformist, unconventional, unorthodox
    opposite: natural, normal, regular, standard, typical
    near: common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, ordinary, routine, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine, unexceptional, unremarkable, workaday, customary, usual, wonted, archetypal, average, characteristic, representative

Aberrant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in deviant

    similar: deviant, character, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, individualist, maverick, nonconformist, malformation, miscreation, mutant, mutation, curiosity, peculiarity, singularity, abnormality, anomaly, freak, monster, monstrosity, aberration, exception, irregularity, oddity, rarity
    opposite: average, norm, normal, par, standard, sample, specimen, commonplace, usual

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aberrant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aberrant:

aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, exceptional, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted, aberrational, deviant, deviate, devious, irregular, unnatural, untypical, character, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, individualist, maverick

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aberrant

Words with the opposite meaning of Aberrant:

common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual, natural, regular, standard, average, norm, par, sample, specimen, commonplace

Related Words for Aberrant

conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking, bizarre, freakish, monstrous, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird, incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable, unrepresentative, curious, far-out, funny, kinky, out-of-the-way, outré, queer, queerish, quirky

Near Antonyms of Aberrant

everyday, familiar, frequent, routine, run-of-the-mill, run-of-the-mine, unremarkable, workaday, wonted, archetypal, characteristic, representative

Word Forms of Aberrant

Derived words: aberrance (noun), aberrantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Aberrant

borrowed from Latin aberrant-, aberrans, present participle of aberrāre "to wander away, stray, go wrong," from ab- ab- + errāre "to wander, drift, be in error" err

First known use: circa 1536

Frequently Asked Questions about Aberrant

What does "Aberrant" mean?

"Aberrant" means deviating from the usual or natural type, atypical, abnormal. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: deviating from the usual or natural type, atypical, abnormal. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Aberrant"?

Other words for "Aberrant" include aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, exceptional and extraordinaire. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aberrant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aberrant"?

There are 94 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aberrant". Common alternatives include aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, exceptional, extraordinaire, extraordinary and freak.

What is the opposite of "Aberrant"?

Antonyms of "Aberrant" include common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary and usual. Near antonyms include everyday, familiar, frequent and routine.

How do you use "Aberrant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aberrant" in a sentence: "a year of aberrant weather—record rainfall in the summer, record heat in the autumn"; "aberrant behavior can be a sign of rabies in a wild animal".

Is "Aberrant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Aberrant" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Aberrant"?

"Aberrant" is pronounced /a-ˈber-ənt/ and divided into syllables as ab·er·rant.

What is the origin of the word "Aberrant"?

"Aberrant" comes from borrowed from Latin aberrant-, aberrans, present participle of aberrāre "to wander away, stray, go wrong," from ab- ab- + errāre "to wander, drift, be in error" err. First known use: circa 1536.