abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē 
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: something abnormal
2
: the quality or state of being abnormal
Examples of abnormality in a Sentence
The test results showed several genetic abnormalities.
There was some abnormality in his vision.
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The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were intact and no abnormalities were detected.
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Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were all intact and no abnormalities were detected.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Tohoku Electric Power Company said that its Onagawa nuclear plant and Higashidori nuclear plant further north have also not experienced abnormalities, with radioactive material levels still within normal range.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The country's Nuclear Regulation Authority said there were no reports of abnormalities at key coastal nuclear plants at the time of writing, but assessments are ongoing, per the AP.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
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Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were all intact and no abnormalities were detected.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The Tohoku Electric Power Company said that its Onagawa nuclear plant and Higashidori nuclear plant further north have also not experienced abnormalities, with radioactive material levels still within normal range.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The country's Nuclear Regulation Authority said there were no reports of abnormalities at key coastal nuclear plants at the time of writing, but assessments are ongoing, per the AP.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for abnormality
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
Medical Definition
abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē, -(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
brain-wave abnormalities
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