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The plant had an abnormal leaf shape.
What does Abnormal mean?
Abnormal means not normal or not usual.
Dictionary definition
Different from what is normal, usual, or expected.
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The doctor checked the abnormal test result again.
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An abnormal pattern in the data made the scientist investigate further.
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What does abnormal mean?
Abnormal describes something different from what is normal, usual, or expected.
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Which word is closest in meaning to abnormal?
Unusual is close in meaning to abnormal in this dictionary entry.
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Which word is an antonym of abnormal?
Normal contrasts with abnormal in this dictionary entry.
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ab · nor · mul · strongest beat: nor
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WordAbnormal.
Partadjective.
MeaningAbnormal means not normal or not usual.
ExampleExample: The plant had an abnormal leaf shape.
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3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ab · nor · mul
- Strongest beat
- nor
- Ending
- mul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nor.
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abnormal
adverb
abnormally
In a way that is not normal or usual.
noun
abnormality
Something that is not normal or expected.
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Abnormal means not normal or not usual.
Common mix-up
Abnormal is not the same as normal. Abnormal means abnormal means not normal or not usual.
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