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abnormally

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //æbˈnɔɹməɫi// UK //ɐbnˈɔːməli// ab·nor·mal·ly

adv. in a way that is not normal or expected, often because it is unusual or worrying.

adv. in a manner that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying.


SIMPLE

The temperature was abnormally high for this time of year.

CONTEXTUAL

The doctor grew concerned when the patient's heart rate remained abnormally low during the physical exam.

COMPLEX

The company's stock price fluctuated abnormally following the sudden resignation of the CEO, prompting an investigation by market regulators into potential insider trading.

Origin

From abnormal + -ly.

Usage

Typically modifies adjectives or verbs to indicate a departure from the statistical norm.

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