ABERRATION
/ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of ABERRATION
The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state.
"aberration of character"
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.
A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer.
Examples of ABERRATION in a Sentence
- "aberration of character"
Word Details
Is ABERRATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ABERRATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ABERRATION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ABERRATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | b | e | r | r | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ABERRATION
100 words from the letters in ABERRATION
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How to Use ABERRATION in Word Games
ABERRATION is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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