abnormal
1ab·nor·mal
adj \(ˌ)ab-ˈnȯr-məl, əb-\Definition of ABNORMAL
: deviating from the normal or average : unusual, exceptional <abnormal behavior>
— ab·nor·mal·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of ABNORMAL
- The results of the blood test were abnormal.
- <a completely abnormal school day, because half of the kids were out sick>
Origin of ABNORMAL
alteration of French anormal, from Medieval Latin anormalis, from Latin a- + Late Latin normalis normal
First Known Use: circa 1836
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Synonyms: aberrant, aberrated, exceptional, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted
Related Words: conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking; bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird; incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable
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