abnormal — different from what is usual or expected; not normal
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: different from what is usual or expected; not normal
Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈnɔːrməl/
Korean meaning: 비정상적인, 이상한, 정상이 아닌
Korean pronunciation: 애브**노**멀
Example Sentences
- My cat's abnormal obsession with stealing socks has left me barefoot for weeks.
- The abnormal silence in the classroom made the teacher suspicious.
- It's abnormal for teenagers to voluntarily clean their rooms without being asked.
abnormal
ADJECTIVE//æbˈnɔːrməl//
different from what is usual or expected; not normal
Medical staff examine a patient with abnormal purple skin coloration
Breaking normal rules in formal attire - absolutely abnormal!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abnormis', derived from 'ab-' (away from) and 'norma' (rule, pattern). The word entered English in the late 18th century to describe something deviating from established standards.
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📝Examples
“My cat's abnormal obsession with stealing socks has left me barefoot for weeks.”
“The abnormal silence in the classroom made the teacher suspicious.”
“It's abnormal for teenagers to voluntarily clean their rooms without being asked.”
“The abnormal cell division was detected early through regular screening.”
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