aberration vs flaneur

aberration

noun
  • 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. 

flaneur

noun
  • One who wanders aimlessly, who roams, who travels at a lounging pace. 

  • An idler, a loafer. 

verb
  • To wander aimlessly or at a lounging pace. 

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