abnormalise
|ab-nor-mal-ise|
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/æbˈnɔːrməˌlaɪz/
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/æbˈnɔːməlaɪz/
make abnormal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abnormalise' originates from the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and the root 'normal' meaning 'conforming to a standard'.
Historical Evolution
'abnormal' changed from the Latin word 'abnormis' and eventually became the modern English word 'abnormal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from the norm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make or perceive as abnormal'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make something abnormal or to perceive it as abnormal.
The media tends to abnormalise certain behaviors.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 20:36