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/
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
The doctor frowns at an abnormal heartbeat spike on the monitor.
The blue square apple looked abnormal beside the round red apples. (ab- = away from + normal = usual)
The lizard looked abnormal, but it was real.
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🎤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.
Breakdown
ab- (away from, not) + norm (rule, standard) + -al (adjective suffix) = abnormal
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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