abnormal

Meanings

• Adjective

  Deviating from what is normal, usual, or expected.

  - "The patient's test results were abnormal."
  - "The abnormal weather conditions caused widespread damage."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

aberrant , anomalous , atypical , exceptional , extraordinary , irregular , preternatural , strange , unusual

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abnormal
normal , parabolic , anormal

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Variants

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abnormal , abnormally , abnormals , abnormal psychologies , abnormal psychology

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Forms

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The comparative form of abnormal is more abnormal, and the superlative form is most abnormal.

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Etymology

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From Old French abnormel, from ab- 'away from' + norme 'rule' or 'norm'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'abnormal' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. Abnormalities can be found in all aspects of life, from physical traits to social behaviors to psychological conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anomaly: An anomaly is an unusual or unexpected phenomenon. It can be a physical feature or a behavior that deviates from the norm.

2. Pathology: Pathology is the study of disease and its causes. Abnormalities are often studied in pathology to understand their underlying causes and develop treatments.

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Culture

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Abnormal has been used in various contexts, including medical diagnoses, psychological disorders, and social deviance. It is often associated with stigma and discrimination.

How to Memorize "abnormal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or situation that is clearly abnormal. For example, imagine a person with six fingers on each hand or a tree growing sideways.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'abnormal' with the word 'deviation'. Remember that anything that deviates from the norm can be considered abnormal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'A Bird Nests On My Roof Abnormally' to help remember that abnormal means 'deviating from the norm'.

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