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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Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 4 Aug. 2025
Michigan's Great Lakes don't produce tsunamis, but weather conditions can cause abnormalities in water levels and movements that can appear similar, and are known as seiches or meteotsunamis.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 July 2025
Genetic testing helps identify underlying mutations or abnormalities in genes.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
An alert indicating an abnormality in the aircraft's pressurization system was triggered amid the descent, AP reported, citing Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and other authorities.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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