aberrative

English

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈæb.əˌɹeɪd.ɪv/

Adjective

aberrative (comparative more aberrative, superlative most aberrative)

1. 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.

   The longer-term trend was down; however, yesterday there was an aberrative rise in the market.