ABNORMALITY Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

abnormality

noun

ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē

Definition of abnormality

as in anomaly

a person, thing, or event that is far from normal the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease

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as in exception

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior

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Recent Examples of abnormality Surrogacy agreements can include provisions addressing what happens if prenatal testing reveals a serious fetal abnormality, but those provisions do not necessarily give intended parents the power to force a surrogate to terminate a pregnancy. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Scans often find abnormalities that require additional imaging or testing. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Wilkinson’s four-seam fastball barely touches 90 mph, an abnormality in the age of velocity. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The abnormalities were first discovered near the gym, then behind walls in several restrooms. — Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abnormality

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Noun

The sound of the band is an anomaly, even within the obscure parameters of underground Latin.

— Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The oversize dive and pilot’s watches of the 1990s and early 2000s were an anomaly, and recent years have seen a return to more sensible proportions.

— Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of anomaly

Noun

With rare exceptions, EV sound is little more than an affectation.

— Byron Hurd, The Drive, 27 Aug. 2026
Washington had carved out exceptions for itself and some European countries to buy Russian oil, and the Biden administration had even encouraged India to buy Russian oil under a price cap as part of a plan to stabilize the global oil market.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

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