Definitions
- Describing a situation or behavior that is somewhat normal but not entirely typical. - Referring to a state or condition that is between normal and abnormal. - Talking about a person who displays some normal characteristics but also exhibits some unusual or atypical behaviors.
- Describing a situation or behavior that falls below the normal or expected level. - Referring to a state or condition that is below average or typical. - Talking about a person who displays significant deficits in cognitive or physical abilities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a deviation from the norm.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or abilities.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or condition.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Seminormal implies a partial deviation from the norm, while subnormal implies a more significant deviation.
- 2Connotation: Seminormal has a neutral or slightly positive connotation, while subnormal has a negative connotation.
- 3Usage: Seminormal is less commonly used than subnormal.
- 4Context: Seminormal is often used in academic or technical contexts, while subnormal is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Severity: Subnormal is typically used to describe a more severe or extreme deviation from the norm than seminormal.
Remember this!
Seminormal and subnormal are synonyms that describe deviations from the norm. However, seminormal implies a partial deviation from the norm, while subnormal implies a more significant deviation. Additionally, seminormal has a neutral or slightly positive connotation and is less commonly used than subnormal, which has a negative connotation and is more commonly used in everyday language.
