abnormals
|ab-nor-mals|
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/æbˈnɔrməlz/
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/æbˈnɔːməlz/
(abnormal)
deviating from the norm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abnormal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abnormis,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'norma' meant 'rule or standard.'
Historical Evolution
'abnormis' transformed into the French word 'abnormale,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abnormal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from the rule or standard,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'abnormal', referring to things that deviate from the norm or standard.
The study focused on the abnormals in the data set.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 23:36