abnormalcy
n. C1 Advanced ab·nor·mal·cy
n. a state that is not normal or expected. It describes something that is strange or different from what is usual.
n. a state of being irregular, unusual, or not in accordance with the established norm.
The sudden change in weather caused a period of abnormalcy.
The doctor noted the patient's abnormalcy in blood pressure readings and ordered further tests.
The sudden political instability led to a period of social abnormalcy, as citizens struggled to adapt to the new and unpredictable rules of daily life.