anormality
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/ˌænɔrˈmælɪti/
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/ˌænɔːrˈmælɪti/
not normal; deviation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anormality' originates from French, specifically the word 'anormalité', where the prefix 'a-' meant 'not' and 'normal' meant 'conforming to rule'.
Historical Evolution
'anormalité' was used in French and was borrowed into English (via Middle French/Latin influence), eventually becoming the modern English word 'anormality'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not normal; deviation from the norm', and this meaning has remained largely the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a state or condition that departs from what is normal; an abnormality or anomaly.
The researcher noted an anormality in the data that required further investigation.
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Last updated: 2025/08/19 04:06