The Opposite(Antonym) of “precedent”
The antonyms of precedent are deviation and aberration. The antonyms deviation and aberration convey a sense of departure from the norm or expected course of action.
Explore all Antonyms of “precedent”
Definitions and Examples of deviation, aberration
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A departure from an established course or standard.
Example
The company's decision to cut salaries was a deviation from its usual policy of rewarding employees.
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
Example
The sudden spike in temperature in the middle of winter was an aberration that caught everyone off guard.
Key Differences: deviation vs aberration
- 1Deviation implies a slight departure from the norm or standard.
- 2Aberration implies a more significant departure from what is expected or usual.
Effective Usage of deviation, aberration
- 1Legal Context: Use precedent to refer to a legal decision that serves as a guide for future cases. Use deviation and aberration to describe cases that depart from established legal principles.
- 2Scientific Context: Use precedent to refer to previous research or experiments that serve as a basis for new studies. Use deviation and aberration to describe unexpected results or findings that do not conform to established theories.
- 3Everyday Context: Use these antonyms to describe situations that deviate from the norm or expected course of action.
Remember this!
The antonyms deviation and aberration describe situations that depart from the norm or expected course of action. Use them in legal and scientific contexts to describe cases that do not conform to established principles. In everyday contexts, use these words to describe unexpected situations.
