abnormality — the quality or state of being abnormal; something that is unusual or not typical
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being abnormal; something that is unusual or not typical
Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈnɔːrməlɪti/
Example Sentences
- The student's test showed no abnormality in brain function.
- My cat's only abnormality is that it loves taking baths.
- The weather abnormality caused snow in July.
abnormality
NOUN[/æbˈnɔːrməlɪti/]
the quality or state of being abnormal; something that is unusual or not typical
Among the tall sunflowers, the one with two heads was a clear abnormality.
AB(away from) + NORMAL(usual) — a blue square apple is an abnormality moving away from the normal shape.
He thought it was a toy, but in reality, the two-tailed lizard was a genetic abnormality.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'abnormis' meaning 'deviating from a standard or norm,' combined with the suffix '-ity' (from Latin '-itas') which forms nouns denoting a state or quality.
Breakdown
ab- (away from) + norm (standard/rule) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ity (state/quality) = abnormality
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student's test showed no abnormality in brain function.”
“My cat's only abnormality is that it loves taking baths.”
“The weather abnormality caused snow in July.”
“Is it an abnormality that I eat pizza with chopsticks?”
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