Etymology

aberrational

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Today it means: Characterized by aberration. Full definition →

First used Mid 19ᵗʰ century.Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? ← English aberration
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  1. Englishaberration
  2. Proto-Indo-European*h₂el-
  3. Proto-Indo-European*h₂élisder.?
  4. English todayaberrational

From aberration + -al.

First known use, by meaning

  • Mid 19ᵗʰ century. Characterized by aberration.

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