abnormality

noun
UK: /ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/
US: /ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

  1. Something that is not normal or usual; a deviation from the standard or average.

    1. His behavior was an abnormality. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor checked for any abnormality during the routine examination. [ ] [ ]

  2. A physical feature or condition that is different from what is considered healthy or typical.

    1. The scan revealed an abnormality. [ ] [ ]
    2. Genetic testing can identify the abnormality responsible for the disease. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

irregularity deviation anomaly oddity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abnormality" in English means: Something that is not normal or usual; a deviation from the standard or average., A physical feature or condition that is different from what is considered healthy or typical..

The phonetic transcription of "abnormality" is /ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abnormality": irregularity, deviation, anomaly, oddity.

Example usage of "abnormality": "His behavior was an abnormality.". More examples on the page.