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Definition of abnormality

abnormality

/ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/
ab · nor · mal · i · ty
Adverb:abnormally
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Plural:abnormalities
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Adjective:abnormal
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abnormality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An irregular feature, characteristic, or occurrence that deviates from what is normal, typical, or expected, especially a physical malformation or medical anomaly.

Example

"The ultrasound scan revealed no structural abnormalities in the patient's heart."

2

The state or quality of being unusual, irregular, or different from the standard.

Example

"Researchers noted the abnormality of the weather patterns throughout the entire decade."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'abnormal' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity'. 'Abnormal' itself was altered from earlier 'anormal' (via French from Medieval Latin 'anormalis') under the influence of the Latin phrase 'ab norma', meaning 'away from the rule'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abnormality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abnormality
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