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

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

Lab tests showed abnormalities in the patients’ blood, like electrolyte disorders or subtle changes in markers of kidney or liver function, Cheng said, though the proportion of such visits overall was small.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although the overall structure of the cells remained intact, these small abnormalities may be enough to permanently alter how cells orient themselves during division.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• anomaly
• deformity
• flaw
• irregularity