Vocabulary Spotlight
Aberrant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: असामान्य (Asaamanya) – Deviating from what is normal or expected, often in a negative or unusual way.
Pronunciation
[uh-ber-uhnt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Deviant – विचलित (vichlit)
Related Words
Irregular – अनियमित (aniyamit)
Word Origin
“Aberrant” Latin ke “aberrantem” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “to go astray ya path se bhatakna”. Yeh word originally Latin roots mein se aya tha jahan iska arth tha “deviating from the normal path”.
– “Aberrant” comes from Latin “aberrantem,” meaning “to go astray or deviate from the path.” It initially described behaviors or paths that strayed from the norm.
Word Family
Adjective: Aberrant – असामान्य (asaamanya)
Noun: Aberration – विचलन (vichlan)
Usage Examples
1. Unka aberant vyavhaar sabko hairan kar raha tha.
– His aberrant behavior was surprising everyone.
2. Mausam ka aberant pattern kisaanon ke liye chinta ka kaaran hai.
– The aberrant weather pattern is a concern for farmers.
Cultural Note
India mein, “aberrant” ka prayog aise logon ya cheezon ke liye hota hai jo expected ya social norms se alag hote hain, jaise society ke accepted norms se alag koi behavior ya trend.
In Context
“Aberrant” shabd ka istemaal psychological aur social sciences mein bhi hota hai, jahaan kisi vyakti ya cheez ke usual patterns se hatne par use “aberrant” kaha jaata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Aberrant” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Aberrant” shabd kis language se aaya hai?