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abnormal-shaped

|ab-nor-mal-shaped|

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/æbˈnɔrməl ʃeɪpt/

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/æbˈnɔːməl ʃeɪpt/

unusually shaped

Etymology
Etymology Information

'abnormal-shaped' originates from the combination of 'abnormal' and 'shaped'. 'Abnormal' comes from Latin, specifically the word 'abnormis', where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'norma' meant 'rule'.

Historical Evolution

'Abnormis' transformed into the English word 'abnormal', and when combined with 'shaped', it became 'abnormal-shaped'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'abnormal' meant 'away from the rule', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'deviating from the normal'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a shape that deviates from the normal or expected form.

The sculpture was abnormal-shaped, drawing attention from all visitors.

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Last updated: 2025/04/18 00:12