Abnormally

/æbˈnɔːrməli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that deviates from what is normal or usual.

The patient was behaving abnormally, showing signs of distress that were unexpected.

To a degree that is not typical or expected.

The temperature rose abnormally high for this time of year.

In an unusual or irregular way.

She abnormally reacted to the medication, experiencing side effects that few others reported.

In a way that is inconsistent with established standards or norms.

The results of the experiment were abnormally inconsistent, raising questions about the methodology.

From Latin 'abnormis' meaning 'out of the norm'.

abnormally high

significantly above the normal level

abnormal behavior

actions or conduct that are not typical

abnormally low

significantly below the normal level

abnormal

deviating from what is normal

anomaly

something that deviates from what is standard or expected

irregular

not normal or usual; not following the usual pattern

Out of whack

That system is totally out of whack if it's behaving abnormally.

Wacky

His ideas were a bit wacky, bordering on abnormally creative.