aberrational

adjective

Definition of aberrationalnext
as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal in wartime what was once regarded as clearly aberrational becomes the new norm

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  1. abnormal
  2. unnatural
Adjective
  • According to MedlinePlus, normal pressure hydrocephalus is an abnormal or excessive buildup of cerebrospinal fluid around the brain, which can impact brain function, cause walking or gait changes, or incontinence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • About one in 10 screening mammograms come back abnormal, but roughly 90% of those findings turn out to be benign.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of abnormal
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  • That amounts to unchecked growth resulting in relatively dense stands, which are unnatural for this part of the country — despite becoming a familiar sight to Coloradans over the last few decades.
    — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The California Department of Public Health said animals with rabies will often have strange or unnatural behavior.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
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“Aberrational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aberrational. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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