ABNORMAL Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

abnormal

adjective

(ˌ)ab-ˈnȯr-məl

Definition of abnormal

as in unusual

being out of the ordinary a completely abnormal school day, because half of the kids were out sick

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as in unnatural

departing from some accepted standard of what is normal noticed his abnormal breathing and took him to the emergency room

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Recent Examples of abnormal That could mean summarizing recent changes in a patient’s condition, surfacing abnormal trends, organizing relevant medications or test results or helping a clinician see what has happened since the last handoff. — Meena Mallipeddi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 To tell if an abnormal growth on a tree is a burl or a gall, compare the outer surface and texture of the growth. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026 The tests are not designed for people without symptoms, and eligibility usually requires an abnormal cognitive screening first. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 Symptoms of this condition include delirium, seizures, an abnormal heart rhythm, hyperthermia, coma and death. — Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for abnormal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal

Adjective

Changes in color, cloudiness, or unusual appearance can be signs the medication may not be stable anymore.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
These are cases that were acquired in the US, rather than from travel abroad, which makes this year unusual.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

This is a standard procedure for unnatural deaths in Jackson County, not necessarily an indication that a crime was committed or is suspected.

— James Powel, USA Today, 22 July 2026
The Victorian era was awash in handwringing about the loss of male vigor (some of which was blamed on the unnatural intellectual pursuits of women).

— Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026

Definition of unnatural

Adjective

The wider festival celebrated speed, engineering and extraordinary cars, while Future Lab looked at what might be waiting around the next bend.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Paying a toll can void a vessel’s entire insurance policy, creating an extraordinary risk for shipping companies.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

Early perimenopause typically brings irregular periods that arrive at least a week late or early, lighter or heavier flow, and hot flashes in roughly 40% of women.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026
Early perimenopause often brings irregular periods, lighter or heavier flow and hot flashes in about 40% of women.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of irregular

Adjective

Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.

— Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Because there’s a certain level of difficulty involved in taking a song fans know well, and expect to hear a particular way, and successfully putting a unique spin upon it.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

The Kansas City Royals began Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a pair of rare occurrences.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Trinitite contains a novel, cagelike clathrate crystal and quasicrystals, rare materials, once thought impossible, that contain nonrepeating atomic structures.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 July 2026