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- Dictionaryabnormality/ˌabnəˈmalɪti/
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- 1. an abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence: "babies with congenital abnormalities" Similar
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noun [ C or U ] uk / ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti / us / ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.t̬i / Add to word list. something abnormal, usually in the body: genetic / congenital abnormalities. An increasing number of tests are available for detecting foetal abnormalities. The X-rays showed some slight abnormality. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
An abnormality in something, especially in a person's body or behaviour, is an unusual part or feature of it that may be worrying or dangerous. Further scans are required to confirm the diagnosis of an abnormality.
noun [ C or U ] us / ˌæb.nɔːrˈmæl.ə.t̬i / uk / ˌæb.nɔːˈmæl.ə.ti / Add to word list. something abnormal, usually in the body: genetic / congenital abnormalities. An increasing number of tests are available for detecting fetal abnormalities. The X-rays showed some slight abnormality. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
/ˌæbnɔːrˈmæləti/ [countable, uncountable] (plural abnormalities) a feature or characteristic in a person’s body or behaviour that is not usual and may be harmful or cause illness or worry; the fact of having such a feature or characteristic. abnormalities of the heart. congenital/fetal abnormality. Extra Examples. Topics Health problems c2.
The meaning of ABNORMALITY is something abnormal. How to use abnormality in a sentence.
ABNORMAL definition: 1. different from what is usual or average, especially in a way that is bad: 2. different from…. Learn more.
Abnormality definition: an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation. . See examples of ABNORMALITY used in a sentence.
Definition of abnormality noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of abnormality. noun. an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies. synonyms: abnormalcy. see more. noun. retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence. synonyms: mental defectiveness. see more.
different from what is usual or expected, especially in a way that worries somebody or is harmful or not wanted. abnormal levels of sugar in the blood. They thought his behaviour was abnormal. The ship was blown off course by abnormal weather conditions. opposite normal. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
