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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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
But that abnormality was nothing compared to what the Minnesota Vikings (2-2) are currently experiencing.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
The majority of embryos did not develop normally, the researchers reported—and those that did frequently showed chromosomal abnormalities.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But some scientists warn that the genetic abnormalities in Mitalipov's embryos raise questions of whether this approach could ever work.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
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 9 Oct. 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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