abnormality

[ ab-nawr-mal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural ab·nor·mal·i·ties.

1. an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation.

   Synonyms: idiosyncrasy, oddity, peculiarity, aberration, anomaly

2. an abnormal thing or event.

abnormality

/ ˌæbnɔːˈmælɪtɪ /

noun

1. an abnormal feature, event, etc
2. a physical malformation; deformity
3. deviation from the typical or usual; irregularity

Word History and Origins

Origin of abnormality¹

First recorded in 1850–55; abnormal + -ity

Example Sentences

He says there are "many" cases of children born with abnormalities, such as no limbs or a small head, in Bentiu and also Ruweng, an oil-producing area north of Unity State.

From BBC

He would be short, could have facial abnormalities, maybe brittle bones and there was a 50% chance that he would be stillborn.

From BBC

Dr Bloomer, who has been involved in academic research on foetal abnormalities, said the main stumbling block is funding earlier screening.

From BBC

She returned to hospital in August 2024 for further tests, as doctors were concerned about abnormalities in her breast after a check-up.

From BBC

Also in that study, infant deaths caused by congenital abnormalities increased more than overall deaths.

From Salon

Related Words

• anomaly
• deformity
• flaw
• irregularity