Synonyms of abnormality

abnormality

noun

ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē 

1

as in anomaly

a person, thing, or event that is far from normal

the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• mutation
• exception
• monster
• freak
• irregularity
• malformation
• rarity
• monstrosity
• mutant
• deviant
• eccentric
• aberration
• peculiarity
• aberrant
• weirdo
• screwball
• singularity
• crackpot
• oddball
• miscreation
• maverick
• crank
• character
• nonconformist
• oddity
• crackbrain
• curiosity
• individualist
• kook
• nut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• average
• standard
• sample
• specimen
• norm
• par
• usual
• commonplace

2

as in exception

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected

let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• exception
• rarity
• aberration
• variation
• difference
• phenomenon
• oddity
• singularity
• peculiarity
• distortion
• accident
• quirk
• mutation
• inconsistency
• disparity
• oddment
• error
• mistake
• vagary
• paradox
• inconsistence
• contradiction
• curiosity
• bizarrerie
• kink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• norm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abnormality

The testing may identify certain abnormalities before symptoms emerge. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Falat said that patients suffering from heat stroke have a core body temperature of 40 degrees Celsius — more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit — or higher, and are showing signs neurological abnormalities like confusion or unresponsiveness. — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Researchers have also identified abnormalities in the immune system that may contribute to the disease. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

More effective is preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), a diagnostic screening that checks embryos for chromosomal abnormalities. — Edna Bonhomme, Scientific American, 6 July 2026