Pronunciation

/æbˈnɔːrməl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying. For example: “The child’s behavior was considered abnormal by the teacher.”

Phrases

• “Abnormal conditions” refer to situations or circumstances that are not typical or expected.
• “Abnormal test results” indicate that medical test findings are outside the range of what is considered standard or healthy.
• “Abnormal psychology” is a branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Example Sentences

• The patient showed abnormal reflexes during the neurological examination.
• Due to the abnormal weather patterns, crops failed across the region.
• Her obsession with cleanliness was seen as an abnormal trait by her friends.

Synonyms

• Unusual
• Atypical
• Irregular
• Aberrant
• Deviant
• Eccentric
• Peculiar
• Strange
• Uncommon