Basic Details
Word: Aberrant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Different from what is normal or expected; unusual.
Synonyms: Deviant, abnormal, atypical
Antonyms: Normal, typical, standard
Idioms and Phrases
- Aberrant behaviour: Referring to actions that are considered strange or not typical. Example: "His aberrant behaviour during the meeting raised many eyebrows."
- To go against the grain: To do something that is different from what is usually accepted or expected. Example: "She decided to go against the grain by choosing a career in art instead of law, which surprised everyone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The scientist studied an aberrant species of fish that had developed unusual colours.
Example 2: Her aberrant fashion choices often stood out in a crowd of more traditional styles.
Example 3: The team's aberrant performance in the championship game left fans shocked and confused.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "aberrant" comes from the Latin verb "aberrre," meaning "to stray" or "to wander away"? This reflects the idea of deviating from a path or norm.
Famous Quote
"The greatest ideas are the result of aberrant thinking." A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "aberrant" mean?
a) Normal and standard
b) Different from what is normal
c) Common and typical
d) Useful and functional
Answer: b) Different from what is normal
2. Which of these is a synonym of "aberrant"?
a) Normal
b) Deviant
c) Standard
d) Predictable
Answer: b) Deviant
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "aberrant"?
a) Strange
b) Abnormal
c) Typical
d) Atypical
Answer: c) Typical
4. Which sentence uses "aberrant" correctly?
a) His aberrant performance was celebrated with a medal.
b) The aberrant flowers bloomed regularly each year.
c) The teams aberrant results were unexpected after their solid training.
d) The aberrant puppy learned tricks quickly.
Answer: c) The teams aberrant results were unexpected after their solid training.
5. Which idiom means something similar to "aberrant behaviour"?
a) To go against the grain
b) To hit the nail on the head
c) To beat around the bush
d) To make a mountain out of a molehill
Answer: a) To go against the grain
