abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē 
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: something abnormal
2
: the quality or state of being abnormal
Examples of abnormality in a Sentence
The test results showed several genetic abnormalities.
There was some abnormality in his vision.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chief Executive Steven Powell reiterated in an interview with The Times the company’s assertion that its data showed no abnormalities in the 12 hours leading up to the ignition of the Eaton fire.
—
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
There were no abnormalities reported at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in western Japan or the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima prefecture, NHK said, referring to the two plants nearest to where the quake occurred.
—Rhea Rose Abraham, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
However, abortions can be legally performed after the 24-week limit under certain circumstances such as a risk to the mother's life, severe fetal abnormality or risk of grave permanent injury to the mother.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Finnish officials discovered the food after Swedish customs officials tipped them off to a cargo shipment and abnormalities in customs documents.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for abnormality 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
There were no abnormalities reported at the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant in western Japan or the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant in Kagoshima prefecture, NHK said, referring to the two plants nearest to where the quake occurred.
—Rhea Rose Abraham, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
However, abortions can be legally performed after the 24-week limit under certain circumstances such as a risk to the mother's life, severe fetal abnormality or risk of grave permanent injury to the mother.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Finnish officials discovered the food after Swedish customs officials tipped them off to a cargo shipment and abnormalities in customs documents.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for abnormality
Dictionary Entries Near abnormality
Cite this Entry
“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
Medical Definition
abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē, -(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
brain-wave abnormalities
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share