# abnormality

/ˌæbnɔɹˈmæɫəti/ (US) · /ɐbnɔːmˈælɪti/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abnormality
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

something that is not normal or expected. It can be a physical change in the body or a strange situation that does not follow the usual rules.

For teachers: a state or condition that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. Often used in medical contexts to describe physical or physiological deviations.

## Examples

- The doctor noticed a small abnormality in the X-ray.
- The sudden change in the weather was an abnormality that caught the local farmers completely off guard.
- While some minor physical abnormalities are common in healthy populations, the presence of multiple significant deviations often indicates an underlying systemic issue that requires further investigation.

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