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Meaning
Noun
●
The
act
of
wandering
;
deviation
from
truth
,
moral
rectitude
;
abnormal
;
divergence
from the
straight
,
correct
,
proper
,
normal
, or from the natural state.
●
In Optics:
The
convergence
to different
foci
, by a
lens
or
mirror
, of
rays of light
emanating
from
one and the same
point, or the
deviation
of such
rays
from a
single
focus; a
defect
in a
focusing
mechanism
that
prevents
the
intended
focal
point.
●
In Astronomy:
A small
periodical
change of the
apparent
positions
of the
stars
and other
heavenly bodies
, due to the
combined
effect of the
motion
of
light
and the
motion
of the observer.
The
tendency
of
light
rays
to
preferentially
strike
the
leading
face
of a
moving
object
(the effect
underlying
the above phenomenon).
●
A
partial
alienation
of reason.
●
A
mental disorder
, especially one of
a minor
or
temporary
character.
●
In Botany & Zoology:
Atypical development or structure;
deviation
from the
normal
type; an
aberrant
organ.
●
In Medicine:
A
deviation
of a
tissue
,
organ
or
mental
functions
from what is considered to be within the
normal
range.
●
In Electronics:
A
defect
in an
image
produced
by an
optical
or
electrostatic
lens
system.
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Occurrence
Error
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Variation
Defect
Imbalance
Deviation
Alteration
Atrocity
Abnormalities
Disturbance
Accident
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