Definitions for abnormality
ˌæb nɔrˈmæl ɪ tiab·nor·mal·i·ty

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. abnormality, abnormalcynoun

   an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

2. abnormality, mental defectivenessnoun

   retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence

3. abnormality, freakishnessnoun

   marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal

4. abnormality, irregularitynoun

   behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. abnormalitynoun

   The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity

2. abnormalitynoun

   Something abnormal; an aberration.

3. Etymology: * First attested in 1854.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abnormality

   Abnormality refers to a condition, behavior, or characteristic that deviates significantly from the expected or typical standard, norm, or average. It usually implies something that is unusual, uncommon, or irregular, and it may have a negative connotation, often associated with problems or dysfunction. However, it can also be neutral or positive, depending on the context. Abnormality can be observed in various contexts such as biology, psychology, and sociology.

2. abnormality

   Abnormality is a deviation from the norm or the usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or problematic. It can refer to something that is not expected or normal in specific contexts, including behavior, physical health, mental health, or the structure or functionality of an object or system. Abnormality often implies some kind of impairment or dysfunction.

3. abnormality

   Abnormality generally refers to any variation or deviation from what is perceived as normal, typical, or usual pattern, characteristics or behavior. This can apply to a wide range of contexts, including biology, psychology, and sociology, among others. Abnormalities can be physical, mental or behavioral in nature, and they are often identified based on statistical rarity, cultural norms, and personal distress.

4. abnormality

   Abnormality refers to a deviation from the norm or standard. It is a condition, behavior, or characteristic that is unusual, different, or atypical and not aligned with the common or accepted rules, standards, or expectations within a particular context or society. It can be applied to various contexts including physical health, mental health, behavior, or statistical data.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abnormalitynoun

   the state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity

2. Abnormalitynoun

   something abnormal

WikidataRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. Abnormality

   Abnormality, in the vivid sense of something deviating from the normal or differing from the typical, is a subjectively defined behavioral characteristic, assigned to those with rare or dysfunctional conditions. Defining who is normal or abnormal is a contentious issue in abnormal psychology.

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1. • Misbehavior
   • Strangeness

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of abnormality in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of abnormality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of abnormality in a Sentence

1. Becky Alunan:

   Trying to be normal is the greatest abnormality in the world.

2. Damion Martins:

   Even at the young age, the heart is a muscle...there are 16-year-olds that can have an enlarged heart from muscle, so it looks like an athlete EKG. It has higher voltage. Pediatricians say this is abnormal, but a sports medicine specialist would say that's the typical pattern of a trained athlete, untrained physicians overcall abnormality and that leads to further testing.

3. Yong Ju Jang:

   This means that deviated nose is not a simple nose problem in many cases, but is complex issue related with facial skeleton abnormality.

4. Patricio Gargollo:

   The vast majority of these babies are totally normal babies who just happen to have an abnormality of the urinary tract that has to be dealt with. It’s very fixable.

5. Richard Legro:

   Early detection can lead to prevention of developing diabetes and heart disease, patients are more likely to change their lifestyle when they know they have a related abnormality.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=abnormality
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abnormality
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=abnormality