'abnormalist' originates from the English word 'abnormal,' which is derived from the Latin word 'abnormis,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'norma' meant 'rule or pattern.'

'abnormis' transformed into the English word 'abnormal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abnormalist.'

Initially, it meant 'away from the norm,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who deviates from the norm.'