aberrant
Translation
deviant, abnormal, atypical
Examples
His aberrant behaviour concerned his parents.
His aberrant behavior concerned his parents.
Grammar Patterns
aberrant ((noun)) describes a noun His aberrant behavior was a cause for concern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: abnormal, deviant, atypical; Antonyms: normal, typical
Etymology
From Latin 'ab-' (away from) + 'errare' (to wander). It literally means 'wandering away' from the correct path.
Memory Tips
Think of 'a bear ant' - an ant that is unusually large and different from the others, wandering off on its own.