Abnormal

/æbˈnɔːr.məl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.

The patient exhibited abnormal behavior that concerned the doctors.

not typical or usual; unusual.

The scientist noted an abnormal increase in the temperature readings.

outside of the normal range, especially in terms of statistics or standards.

The test results showed an abnormal level of cholesterol.

pertaining to a condition that is not conforming to the norm.

Abnormal findings on the MRI scan indicated a possible health issue.

From Latin 'abnōrmālis', meaning 'not in accordance with the norm'.

abnormal psychology

A branch of psychology that studies abnormal behavior and mental disorders.

abnormal results

Results that deviate from what is typically expected in a test or assessment.

anomaly

Something that deviates from what is standard or expected.

deviation

The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.

irregularity

The quality of being irregular or not normal.

off the wall

His off the wall ideas made our project much more interesting.

freaky

That movie was freaky and too abnormal for my taste.