What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aberration
Example
The sudden outburst was an aberration from his normally calm demeanor. [aberration: noun]
Example
Her behavior was aberrant and caused concern among her friends. [aberrant: adjective]
abnormality
Example
The test results showed an abnormality in her blood work. [abnormality: noun]
Example
His behavior was considered abnormal and required further evaluation. [abnormal: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Abnormality is more commonly used than aberration in everyday language, especially in medical or scientific contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between aberration and abnormality?
Aberration is more formal than abnormality, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
