abnormalcies
|ab-nor-mal-cies|
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/æbˈnɔrməlsiz/
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/æbˈnɔːməlsiz/
(abnormalcy)
deviation from the norm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abnormalcy' originates from the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and the root 'normal' meaning 'conforming to a standard'.
Historical Evolution
'abnormalcy' evolved from the combination of 'ab-' and 'normal', forming a noun to describe the state of being abnormal.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the state of being away from normal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being abnormal; an abnormality.
The doctor noted several abnormalcies in the patient's test results.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 20:21