abnormally — in a way that is unusual or not typical
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is unusual or not typical
Pronunciation (IPA): /æbˈnɔːrməli/
Example Sentences
- The stock prices rose abnormally after the announcement.
- He was abnormally quiet during the meeting, which made everyone suspicious.
- My cat has been sleeping abnormally long - 20 hours a day!
abnormally
ADVERB[/æbˈnɔːrməli/]
in a way that is unusual or not typical
The sunflower grew abnormally with two fully blooming heads.
The blue square apple stood out abnormally among the round red apples. (AB(away from) + NORMAL(usual))
The lizard moved abnormally, proving it was real.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin ab- (away from) and norma (rule, standard), abnormally originally conveyed the sense of deviating from established rules or norms. Over time, this meaning evolved to denote something that occurs in a manner contrary to what is normal or expected.
Breakdown
ab- (away from) + norma (rule, standard) + -ly (in the manner of). The adverbial suffix -ly transforms the adjective 'abnormal' into an adverb expressing deviation from standard conditions or behavior.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The stock prices rose abnormally after the announcement.”
“He was abnormally quiet during the meeting, which made everyone suspicious.”
“My cat has been sleeping abnormally long - 20 hours a day!”
“The pizza delivery guy arrived abnormally fast - in just 5 minutes!”
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