abnormal
/əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
🇺🇸 US
/əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
A person or object that is not normal.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “abnormal” when they mean: a person or object that is not normal..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “abnormal” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “abnormal” in professional communication.”
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