The act of wandering; deviation from truth, moral rectitude; abnormal; divergence from the straight, correct, proper, normal, or from the natural state.
The tendency of light rays to preferentially strike the leading face of a moving object (the effect underlying the above phenomenon).
A typical development or structure; deviation from the normal type; an aberrant organ.
A defect in an image produced by an optical or electrostatic lens system.
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.
A mental disorder, especially one of a minor or temporary character.
A small periodical change of the apparent positions of 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.
A deviation of a tissue, organ or mental functions from what is considered to be within the normal range.
A quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
A weakness or failing of character.
Part of a sword between the middle and the point, weaker than the forte.