abnormalcy

[ ab-nawr-muhl-see ]

noun

, plural ab·nor·mal·cies.

1. abnormality.

Word History and Origins

Origin of abnormalcy¹

abnormal + -cy

Example Sentences

Well, in actualcy and as a matter of practicalcy, I wonder if any doctor or scientist has ever discovered an abnormalcy, which I presume would be the opposite of the word he’s defending.

From Washington Post

If that abnormalcy goes, so might a bunch of related issues that are currently hurting Democrats, including not just economic problems but cultural ones as well.

From New York Times

While my family’s history of mental illness was cutting through my consciousness like a red line, my scientific work as a cancer biologist was also converging on the normalcy and abnormalcy of genes.

From Literature

Through the months, abnormalcy became "normal" for me; and perhaps it was beneficial that I could think along those lines, for I was able to adapt to my situation without undue frustration.

From Project Gutenberg

"A prolonged abnormalcy in Japan will certainly affect the material supplies in the Philippine electronics industry," said Ernie Santiago, president of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines.

From Wall Street Journal