Definition

In a way that is unusual or not typical, often deviating from what is expected.

Example

The data was aberrantly skewed, leading to incorrect conclusions.

Conversation

Did you notice how he acted aberrantly during the meeting?

Yeah, it was really strange compared to how he usually is.

I wonder what caused him to behave like that.

Maybe he was just having a bad day or something.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aberrantly → It is formed from "aberrant" (from Latin "aberrans", meaning straying or wandering) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "aberrantly" means in a manner that strays from the norm or expected behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of someone behaving in a way that 'strays' from what is usual or expected — 'aberrant' means straying, and '-ly' indicates the manner of that behavior.

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