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
💡 Concept
The sunflower grew abnormally with two fully blooming heads.
🧠 Mnemonic
The blue square apple stood out abnormally among the round red apples. (AB(away from) + NORMAL(usual))
🎵 Rhyme
The lizard moved abnormally, proving it was real.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/æbˈnɔːrməli/
🇬🇧 UK/æbˈnɔːməli/
🌳Etymology
Prefixab--
Rootnorm
Suffix--ally
🎵Rhyme
normallyformally
normally
formally
🔗Collocations
abnormally high
abnormally low
abnormally large
behave abnormally
abnormally hot weather
📝Examples
“The stock prices rose abnormally after the announcement.”
“He was abnormally quiet during the meeting, which made everyone suspicious.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat has been sleeping abnormally long - 20 hours a day!”
😄 Fun example
“The pizza delivery guy arrived abnormally fast - in just 5 minutes!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
unusuallyextraordinarilyexceptionallystrangely
Antonyms
normallytypicallyusually
Related
abnormalanomalyirregulardeviation
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