abnormal Definition
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.
Using abnormal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abnormal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Her behavior was abnormal and concerning.
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The test results showed an abnormality in his blood work.
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The weather patterns this year have been abnormal for this region.
abnormal Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with abnormal
the study of unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought
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She is studying abnormal psychology in college.
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The doctor discovered an abnormal growth during the patient's check-up.
abnormal load
a vehicle carrying a load that exceeds the standard legal weight or size limits
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The police stopped the truck carrying an abnormal load on the highway.
Origins of abnormal
from Latin 'abnormalis', meaning 'departing from the rule'
Summary: abnormal in Brief
'Abnormal' [æbˈnɔːrməl] means deviating from what is normal or usual, often in a way that is undesirable or worrying. It can refer to behaviors, physical conditions, or environmental patterns, as in 'The weather patterns this year have been abnormal for this region.' 'Abnormal' has synonyms like 'unusual' and 'anomalous,' and antonyms like 'normal' and 'typical.' Formal alternatives include 'atypical' and 'unusual,' while informal ones include 'weird' and 'strange.'
