Meaning & Definition of word "Abnormality"

Abnormality

/ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ɪ.ti/

1. A departure from the normal or average, typically in a way that is undesirable or abnormal.
- Example: The doctor noted an abnormality in the patient's blood test results.
2. A characteristic or condition that deviates from what is typical or expected.
- Example: The researchers were concerned about the genetic abnormality that caused the mutation.
3. In medicine, a physical or physiological anomaly.
- Example: An ultrasound revealed an abnormality in the structure of the fetus.
4. An irregularity in a process or system.
- Example: The software detected an abnormality in the network traffic that indicated a potential breach.
5. An aberrant condition in behavior or thought.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Freakishness

● Example Sentence: That new fashion trend is pure freakishness.

Meaning: Weirdness

● Example Sentence: His weirdness is what makes him so interesting.