What does "aberrative" mean?

Having deviated or been knocked, momentarily and sharply, from the more dominant or expected course or trajectory.

What is a synonym for "aberrative"?

Common synonyms include: aberrant, circuitous, desultory, deviating, devious, digressive.

Pronounced //ˈæb.əˌɹeɪd.ɪv//.

//ˈæb.əˌɹeɪd.ɪv// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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Having deviated or been knocked, momentarily and sharply, from the more dominant or expected course or trajectory.
"A large aberrative oscillation has been observed in the financial markets."

"A large aberrative oscillation has been observed in the financial markets."

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