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aberrant behavior

[əˈbɛrənt bɪˈheɪvjər]
nounpl: aberrant behaviors
comportamento aberrante
1. Behavior that deviates significantly from the norm or expected standard; deviant or abnormal conduct
The aberrant behavior of the employee led to disciplinary action.
O comportamento aberrante do funcionário levou a medidas disciplinares.
2. In biology and psychology, behavior that is atypical or different from what is considered normal for a species or population
Scientists observed aberrant behavior in the laboratory animals.
Os cientistas observaram comportamento aberrante nos animais de laboratório.
Synonyms
deviant behaviorabnormal behavioratypical behaviorirregular behaviorunconventional behavior
Antonyms
normal behaviortypical behaviorconventional behaviorstandard behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento aberrante
Standard term used in psychology and behavioral sciences
São Paulo
comportamento desviante
Common alternative in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
comportamento aberrante
Formal and technical usage, particularly in scientific contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of line
acting out
off the beaten path
out of character
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