Usage and Pronunciation of aberrator

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aberrator

/ˈæbəreɪtər/
Noun Scientific term

Basic definition:One that departs from the proper or expected course

Etymology:From Latin aberrare ("to wander away")

📚 Core Meanings

Scientific term

An organism that shows abnormal characteristics

Aberrator specimens are studied in biology labs.
Deviant specimens are studied in biology labs.
Biology

Optics term

A lens or optical system that produces aberrations

This aberrator distorts the image quality.
This aberration-causing lens distorts the image quality.
Optics

General usage

Someone who deviates from normal behavior

The politician was considered an aberrator in his party.
The politician was considered a deviant in his party.
Sociology

"aberrator" is a specialized scientific term primarily used in technical and academic contexts. While uncommon in daily speech, it's important in optics and biology studies.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The microscope's aberrator was causing distorted images.

Genetic aberrators are studied in mutation research.

This political aberrator challenged party norms.

Translation

The microscope's aberration-causing component was causing distorted images.

Genetic deviants are studied in mutation research.

This political nonconformist challenged party norms.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/ˈæbəreɪtə/

ab-uh-ray-tuh (stress on "ab")

American Pronunciation

/ˈæbəreɪtər/

ab-uh-ray-ter (stress on "ab")

Pronunciation Key Points:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ay-ber-ay-tor" (should be /ˈæbəreɪtər/)
  • Stressing the second syllable
  • Omitting the schwa sound /ə/

🎯 Common Collocations

optical + aberrator

Describes optical components

optical aberrator
optical aberration-causing element
Technical

genetic + aberrator

Describes biological anomalies

genetic aberrator
genetic deviant
Biology

social + aberrator

Describes behavioral deviation

social aberrator
social nonconformist
Sociology

Grammar Notes

Singular: aberrator
Plural: aberrators

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Aberrator means perfect specimen. (Incorrect)

Correct:Aberrator means deviant specimen.

All lenses are aberrators. (Incorrect)

Correct:Only imperfect lenses are aberrators.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The microscope's aberrator needs replacement.
2. These genetic aberrators show unusual traits.
3. The political aberrator was eventually expelled.

1. The microscope's aberration-causing component needs replacement.

2. These genetic deviants show unusual traits.

3. The political nonconformist was eventually expelled.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Aberrator is a technical term. [ˈæbəreɪtər]
• The aberrator lens was defective. [ˈæbəreɪtər]
• Study these genetic aberrators. [ˈæbəreɪtərz]

Correction Exercise

Identify and correct errors:

1. Aberrator means standard specimen.
2. Pronounced [əˈbɜːrtər]
3. All politicians are aberrators.

1. Aberrator means deviant specimen.

2. Pronounced [ˈæbəreɪtər] (stress on first syllable)

3. Only nonconforming politicians are aberrators.