Beelingo.com

English Dictionary

  • Hide translation

 abnormal abnormal /æbˈnɔːrməl/

adjective

  1. () Not normal; not typical, usual, regular or conforming to a norm  ( unnatural , abnormal )
    not normal; not typical, usual, regular or conforming to a norm
     Abnormal powers of concentration
    abnormal powers of concentration
     Abnormal amounts of rain
    abnormal amounts of rain
     Abnormal circumstances
    abnormal circumstances
     An abnormal interest in food
    an abnormal interest in food
  2. Much greater than the normal  ( abnormal )
    much greater than the normal
     Abnormal profits
    abnormal profits
     Abnormal ambition
    abnormal ambition
  3. (psychology) departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development  ( abnormal )
    (psychology) departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development
     They were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal
    they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal
     An abnormal personality
    an abnormal personality