abnormally-separated
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/æbˈnɔrməli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
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/æbˈnɔːməli ˈsɛpəˌreɪtɪd/
unusually divided
Etymology
The word 'abnormally-separated' is a compound adjective formed by combining 'abnormally' and 'separated'. 'Abnormally' originates from the Latin 'abnormis', meaning 'deviating from the rule', and 'separated' comes from the Latin 'separatus', meaning 'to divide'.
'Abnormally' evolved from the Latin 'abnormis' through Old French 'abnorme', while 'separated' evolved from the Latin 'separatus' through Middle English 'separaten'.
Initially, 'abnormally' meant 'deviating from the norm', and 'separated' meant 'divided'. Together, they describe something divided in an unusual manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is divided or set apart in a way that is not typical or usual.
The abnormally-separated twins required special medical attention.
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Last updated: 2025/03/25 08:26