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abnormalism

n.
C2 Proficiency ab·nor·mal·ism

n. the state of being different from what is normal or expected. It is often used in medical or scientific contexts to describe something that is not healthy.

n. the state of being different from what is normal, standard, or expected. Often used in clinical contexts to describe physical or mental conditions that deviate from a healthy state.


SIMPLE

The doctor checked for any signs of abnormalism in the patient.

CONTEXTUAL

Scientists are studying the abnormalism in the local weather patterns to see if they are caused by climate change.

COMPLEX

The philosopher argued that true creativity involves a deliberate embrace of abnormalism, challenging the rigid boundaries of conventional thought to produce something entirely new.

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