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Aberration vs Overlook - What's the difference?

aberration | overlook |

As nouns the difference between aberration and overlook

is that aberration is aberration (deviation) while overlook is a vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

As a verb overlook is

to look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of.

aberration

English

(wikipedia aberration)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state.
    • the aberration''' of youth'', '''''aberrations''' from theory'', '''''aberration of character
  • (optics) The convergence to different foci, by a lens or mirror, of rays of light emanating from one and the same point, or the deviation of such rays from a single focus; a defect in a focusing mechanism that prevents the intended focal point.
  • (astronomy) A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and the motion of the observer.
  • A partial alienation of reason.
  • * Lingard:
    • Occasional aberrations of intellect.
  • * I. Taylor:
    • Whims, which at first are the aberrations of a single brain, pass with heat into epidemic form.
  • A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character.
  • (zoology, botany) Atypical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ.
  • A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.

    • Derived terms

    * spherical aberration * aberrational

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    overlook

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A vista or point that gives a beautiful view.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To look down upon from a place that is over or above; to look over or view from a higher position; to rise above, so as to command a view of
    • to overlook a valley from a hill
  • Hence: To supervise; to watch over; sometimes, to observe secretly
    • to overlook a gang of laborers; to overlook one who is writing a letter
  • To inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly.
  • To look upon with an evil eye; to bewitch by looking upon; to fascinate.
  • To fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it; to miss or omit in looking.
  • To pretend not to have noticed, especially a mistake; to pass over without censure or punishment.

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