aberrant
Meaning: Departing from an accepted standard or norm; deviating from the usual or natural type.
Aberrant is a formal word used to describe behaviour, results, or biological forms that diverge from what is considered normal or acceptable. In biology, it refers to organisms that differ from the typical form of their species. In general usage, it often implies disapproval. It collocates with 'behaviour,' 'cells,' 'form,' 'results,' and 'conduct.'
Examples
- The psychologist studied aberrant behaviour patterns in adolescents exposed to prolonged stress. 心理学家研究了长期处于压力下的青少年的异常行为模式。El psicólogo estudió los patrones de comportamiento aberrante en adolescentes sometidos a estrés prolongado.その心理学者は、長期的なストレスにさらされた青少年における逸脱した行動パターンを研究しました。그 심리학자는 장기적인 스트레스에 노출된 청소년의 일탈된 행동 패턴을 연구했습니다.
- Aberrant cell growth is one of the earliest indicators of potential malignancy. 异常的细胞增长是潜在恶性肿瘤的最早指标之一。El crecimiento celular aberrante es uno de los indicadores más tempranos de posible malignidad.異常な細胞増殖は、悪性腫瘍の可能性を示す最も初期の指標の一つです。비정상적인 세포 성장은 악성 종양 가능성을 나타내는 가장 초기의 지표 중 하나입니다.
- His aberrant conduct at the conference led to a formal complaint from several delegates. 他在会议上的异常行为导致多位代表提出了正式投诉。Su conducta aberrante en la conferencia dio lugar a una queja formal por parte de varios delegados.会議での彼の逸脱した行為は、複数の代議員からの正式な苦情につながりました。회의에서의 그의 일탈적인 행위는 여러 대의원으로부터 공식적인 항의를 초래했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, scientific, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin aberrantem, present participle of aberrare (to wander away from), from ab- (away) and errare (to wander). Used in English since the late 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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