Abnormality

/ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A departure from the normal or average, typically in a way that is undesirable or abnormal.

The doctor noted an abnormality in the patient's blood test results.

A characteristic or condition that deviates from what is typical or expected.

The researchers were concerned about the genetic abnormality that caused the mutation.

In medicine, a physical or physiological anomaly.

An ultrasound revealed an abnormality in the structure of the fetus.

An irregularity in a process or system.

The software detected an abnormality in the network traffic that indicated a potential breach.

An aberrant condition in behavior or thought.

The psychologist studied the abnormality in the subject's behavior patterns.

From Latin 'abnormalis', meaning 'not normal'.

normal vs. abnormal

A comparison used to distinguish regular conditions from irregular ones.

abnormal behavior

Actions that are outside of the accepted norms of behavior.

abnormal findings

Results from tests or examinations that indicate a divergence from standard health.

anomaly

A deviation from the common rule or type.

irregularity

A lack of uniformity or consistency.

deviation

The action of departing from an established course.

Freakishness

That new fashion trend is pure freakishness.

Weirdness

His weirdness is what makes him so interesting.