abnormal

English

/ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/

adj
Definitions
  • Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
  • Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health.

Etymology

Affix from English normal derived from Latin abnormis (irregular, departing from normal, abnormal) derived from Ancient Greek ἀνώμαλος (uneven, irregular).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀνώμαλος

Gloss

uneven, irregular

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