Abnormally: meaning, definitions and examples

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abnormally

 

[ æbˈnɔːməli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in an unusual or unexpected manner

In a way that is not normal or typical. This adverb is commonly used to describe something that deviates from the standard or usual behavior.

Synonyms

atypically, unexpectedly, unusually

Examples of usage

  • The plant grew abnormally fast due to the rich soil.
  • She reacted abnormally to the medication, experiencing rare side effects.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that is not natural or healthy

In a manner that is not considered normal or healthy. It is often used to describe behavior or conditions that are outside the usual range of what is considered healthy or natural.

Synonyms

aberrantly, unhealthily, unnaturally

Examples of usage

  • His heart was beating abnormally fast.
  • The animal was behaving abnormally, showing signs of distress.

Translations

Translations of the word "abnormally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anormalmente

🇮🇳 असामान्य रूप से

🇩🇪 abnormalerweise

🇮🇩 secara tidak normal

🇺🇦 ненормально

🇵🇱 nienormalnie

🇯🇵 異常に

🇫🇷 anormalement

🇪🇸 anormalmente

🇹🇷 anormal şekilde

🇰🇷 비정상적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير طبيعي

🇨🇿 abnormálně

🇸🇰 abnormálne

🇨🇳 异常地

🇸🇮 nenormalno

🇮🇸 óeðlilega

🇰🇿 қалыптан тыс

🇬🇪 არაჩვეულებრივად

🇦🇿 anormal olaraq

🇲🇽 anormalmente

Etymology

The word 'abnormally' is derived from the word 'abnormal', which comes from the Latin word 'abnormis', meaning 'departing from a rule'. The concept of abnormality has been studied in various fields such as psychology, medicine, and biology. It is used to describe deviations from what is considered typical or healthy in a given context.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,090, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.