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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.


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.

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