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abnormality
noun ab·nor·mal·i·ty \ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē, -(ˌ)nȯr-\
: something that is not usual, expected, or normal : something that is abnormal
plural ab·nor·mal·i·ties
Full Definition of ABNORMALITY
1
: something abnormal
2
: the quality or state of being abnormal
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First Known Use of ABNORMALITY
1847
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ABNORMALITY Defined for Kids
abnormality
ab·nor·mal·i·ty \ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē\
Definition of ABNORMALITY for Kids
: something that is not usual, expected, or normal <The X-ray showed no abnormalities.>
Variants of ABNORMALITY
ab·nor·mal·i·ty n, pl ab·nor·mal·i·ties
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abnormality
noun ab·nor·mal·i·ty \ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē, -(ˌ)nȯr-\
plural ab·nor·mal·i·ties
Medical Definition of ABNORMALITY
1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal <brain-wave abnormalities>
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