abnormality

American  

[ab-nawr-mal-i-tee] / ˌæb nɔrˈmæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

abnormalities

1. an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation.

   Synonyms:

   idiosyncrasy, oddity, peculiarity, aberration, anomaly

2. an abnormal thing or event.

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abnormality British  

/ ˌæbnɔːˈmælɪtɪ /

noun

1. an abnormal feature, event, etc

2. a physical malformation; deformity

3. deviation from the typical or usual; irregularity

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Etymology

Origin of abnormality

First recorded in 1850–55; abnormal + -ity

Example Sentences

“There is an abnormality with this trial and how the competitor product has done, it’s neither in their label or their own trials.”

From MarketWatch

"Methylmercury accumulation can cause a suite of problems related to reproduction, body condition, and behavioral abnormalities," Bailey explains.

From Science Daily

Barbabella said the CT scan was done “to definitively rule out any cardiovascular issues” and revealed no abnormalities.

From The Wall Street Journal

And there are plenty of hybrid creatures, apocalyptic nightmares, strange juxtapositions and drooping abnormalities of the melting-watch variety.

From The Wall Street Journal

Amyloid and tau abnormalities are among the earliest and most significant features of Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• anomaly
• deformity
• flaw
• irregularity