aberrancy
/æ'berəns/ Cách viết khác : (aberrancy) /æ'berənsi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A state or condition markedly different from the norm: "Aberrancy" refers to a significant deviation or departure from what is considered standard, normal, or expected. It describes a state of being aberrant.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The scientist studied the genetic aberrancy in the sample. (The scientist studied the significant genetic deviation in the sample.)
- The aberrancy in the data suggested a possible error in the experiment. (The marked difference from the norm in the data suggested a possible error in the experiment.)
Advanced Usage
- "Statistical aberrancy": a significant deviation from a statistical norm or average.
- The outlier was flagged as a statistical aberrancy. (The outlier was identified as a significant statistical deviation.)
Variants and Related Words
- Aberrance (n): a less common variant with the same meaning as "aberrancy".
- The aberrance of his behavior was concerning. (The deviation of his behavior from the norm was concerning.)
- Aberrant (adj): markedly different from an accepted norm.
- The results were aberrant and required review. (The results were markedly different from the norm and required review.)
Synonyms
- Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
- Deviation: the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
- Irregularity: the state or quality of being irregular; something that is irregular.
Antonyms
- Normality: the condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected.
- Conformity: compliance with standards, rules, or laws; behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Noun
- a state or condition markedly different from the norm