ABNORMALITY Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

abnormality

noun

ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē

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as in anomaly

a person, thing, or event that is far from normal the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease

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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

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Recent Examples of abnormality But that's not an abnormality – Californian election officials are working through a deluge of mail-in ballots, a major slice of the vote in the state. —

Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 June 2026 This practice can lead to gait abnormalities, premature joint wear, and potential damage to bone development. —

Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026 Two months later, the couple filmed themselves receiving the results of an amniocentesis, which tests for genetic abnormalities and chromosomal conditions. —

Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 What about chromosomal abnormalities, miscarriages, twins? —

Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for abnormality

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Traditional anomalies are one thing.

— Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Space Launch Delta 45 stated that anomaly would not affect other launches, and the SpaceX launch was the first of two planned on the day from Canaveral with a ULA Atlas V launch slated for later on the day.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026