abnormal

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/, /əbˈnɔɹ.ml̩/

Adjective

abnormal

1. Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19^th century.]
2. Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health. [First attested around the early 20^th century.]

Synonyms

• (not conforming to rule or system; deviating from type) aberrant, anomalous, atypical, exceptional, extraordinary, irregular, preternatural, strange, unusual.

Translations

• French: inhabituel, hors norme, exceptionnel, anormal
• German: unnormal, ungewöhnlich
• Italian: anormale, anomalo
• Portuguese: anormal
• Russian: ненорма́льный
• Spanish: anormal

Translations

• French: anormal, anormale
• German: anormal, abnormal
• Italian: anormale, anomalo
• Portuguese: anormal
• Spanish: anormal

Noun

abnormal (plural abnormals)

1. A person or object that is not normal.

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