abnormalizing
|ab-nor-mal-iz-ing|
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/æbˈnɔːrməˌlaɪzɪŋ/
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/æbˈnɔːməˌlaɪzɪŋ/
(abnormalize)
making abnormal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abnormalize' originates from the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' and the root 'normal' meaning 'conforming to a standard'.
Historical Evolution
'abnormalize' was formed by combining 'ab-' with 'normalize', a process that became more common in the 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make abnormal', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'abnormalize'.
The process of abnormalizing the data was complex.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45