Word
abnormalcy
Phoneticsab·nor·mal·cy
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The sudden change in weather caused a period of abnormalcy.”
contextual
“The doctor noted the patient's abnormalcy in blood pressure readings and ordered further tests.”
complex
“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.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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