abnormality

noun

ab·​nor·​mal·​i·​ty ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē How to pronounce abnormality (audio)
-(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.
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Those abnormalities are the arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, bradyarrhythmias and ventricular arrhythmias. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025 During an average follow-up of 13 years, nearly 1 in 10 participants developed heart rhythm abnormalities. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Examination of his head and chest found no abnormalities, with a normal heart function and normal results for his abdomen. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 But doctors will typically order an ultrasound and, after seeing no abnormalities, often dismiss the possibility of physical illness. Shreyas Teegala, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abnormality

Word History

Etymology

abnormal entry 1 + -ity

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of abnormality was in 1847

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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

abnormality

noun
ab·​nor·​mal·​i·​ty ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē How to pronounce abnormality (audio)
-(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- How to pronounce abnormality (audio)
plural abnormalities
1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
brain-wave abnormalities

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