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abnormal

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /æbˈnɔrməl/ · UK /æbˈnɔːməl/

abnormal means: Different from what is usual or expected.

adjective

NOT USUALB2

Different from what is usual or expected.

  • The test showed abnormal results.
  • Report any abnormal behaviour to the doctor.
  • Heavy snow is abnormal here in April.

Similar words: unusual, irregular, atypical

Opposites: normal, typical

Common phrases: abnormal behaviour, abnormal results, abnormal cells

UNUSUALLY LARGEC1

Much greater in amount or size than usual.

  • The company earned abnormal profits.
  • Investors hoped for abnormal returns from the deal.
  • An abnormal increase in demand pushed prices up.

Similar words: excessive, exceptional

Common phrases: abnormal profits, abnormal returns, abnormal gains

Questions about abnormal

What does abnormal mean?

Different from what is usual or expected.

What is abnormal in other languages?

Türkçe: anormal · Español: anormal · Français: anormal · Deutsch: abnormal · Italiano: anormale · 日本語: 異常な

How do you pronounce abnormal?

In American English /æbˈnɔrməl/; in British English /æbˈnɔːməl/.

How do you use abnormal in a sentence?

The test showed abnormal results. Report any abnormal behaviour to the doctor.

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