aberrancy
noun
ab·er·ran·cy
a-ˈber-ən(t)-sē 
ə-,
-ˈbe-rən(t)-;
ˈa-bə-rən(t)-
-ˌber-ən(t)-,
-ˌbe-rən(t)-
plural aberrancies
: the quality or state of being aberrant : deviation from what is known, usual, or expected
Sleep is a sophisticated behavior, just like walking and thinking, with its own set of age-related norms and plenty of room for idiosyncrasy, aberrancy and downright criminal behavior.—
Abigail Zuger
Abigail Zuger
also
: an instance of such deviation
It's presented in the media as if it's an aberrancy, when actually it's the rule. —David Brown
David Brown But each song follows the rules of the genre it is spoofing, with no aberrancies beyond the lyrics, and the song lyrics are always meant to rhyme. —Tex Kerschen
Tex Kerschen Dictionary Entries Near aberrancy
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“Aberrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aberrancy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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