Abnormal: meaning, definitions and examples

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abnormal

[ æbˈnɔːməl ]

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behavior

Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.

Synonyms

atypical, irregular, odd, strange, unusual

Examples of usage

He has an abnormal fear of spiders.
The test results showed abnormal levels of cholesterol.
She displayed abnormal behavior after the accident.

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medical

Not typical, usual, or normal; not conforming to a standard type.

Synonyms

anomalous, atypical, deviant, irregular, unusual

Examples of usage

The doctor noticed abnormal growths during the examination.
The patient's symptoms were considered abnormal for their age.

Translations

Translations of the word "abnormal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anormal

🇮🇳 असामान्य

🇩🇪 abnormal

🇮🇩 abnormal

🇺🇦 ненормальний

🇵🇱 abnormalny

🇯🇵 異常な

🇫🇷 anormal

🇪🇸 anormal

🇹🇷 anormal

🇰🇷 비정상적인

🇸🇦 غير طبيعي

🇨🇿 abnormální

🇸🇰 abnormálny

🇨🇳 异常的

🇸🇮 nenavaden

🇮🇸 óeðlilegur

🇰🇿 аномаль

🇬🇪 არანორმალური

🇦🇿 anormal

🇲🇽 anormal

Word origin

The word 'abnormal' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'abnormalis', which is a combination of 'ab-' (away from) and 'normalis' (normal). It has been used in English to describe deviations from the usual or expected since its introduction.