abnormally-developed
|ab-nor-mal-ly-de-vel-oped|
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/æbˈnɔrməli dɪˈvɛləpt/
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/æbˈnɔːməli dɪˈvɛləpt/
(abnormal)
deviating from the norm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abnormally-developed' originates from the combination of 'abnormal' and 'developed'. 'Abnormal' comes from Latin 'abnormis', where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'norma' meant 'rule'.
Historical Evolution
'abnormis' transformed into the French word 'anormal', and eventually became the modern English word 'abnormal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abnormal' meant 'away from the rule', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not typical or usual'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having developed in a way that is not typical or usual.
The plant was abnormally-developed due to the lack of sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/06/11 12:51