What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
seminormal
Example
The weather this week has been seminormal for this time of year. [seminormal: adjective]
Example
His speech patterns are seminormal, but he struggles with social interactions. [seminormal: adjective]
subnormal
Example
Her test scores were subnormal compared to her classmates. [subnormal: adjective]
Example
He was diagnosed with a subnormal IQ. [subnormal: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Subnormal is more commonly used than seminormal in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between seminormal and subnormal?
Seminormal is often used in academic or technical contexts and may be considered more formal than subnormal, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
