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aberrant (adjective, noun) -
adjective
1: deviating from the usual or natural type : atypical, abnormal
2: straying from the right or normal way
noun
1: a group, individual, or structure that is not normal or typical : an aberrant group, individual, or structure
2: a person whose behavior departs substantially from the standard
Source : Merriam-Webster
Etymology : Something aberrant has wandered away from the usual path or form. The word is generally used in a negative way; aberrant behavior, for example, may be a symptom of other problems. But the discovery of an aberrant variety of a species can be exciting news to a biologist, and identifying an aberrant gene has led the way to new treatments for diseases.
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