Synonyms of abnormality

abnormality

noun

ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē 

1

as in anomaly

a person, thing, or event that is far from normal

the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• mutation
• exception
• monster
• freak
• irregularity
• malformation
• rarity
• monstrosity
• mutant
• deviant
• eccentric
• aberration
• peculiarity
• aberrant
• weirdo
• screwball
• singularity
• crackpot
• oddball
• miscreation
• maverick
• crank
• character
• nonconformist
• oddity
• crackbrain
• curiosity
• individualist
• kook
• nut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• average
• standard
• sample
• specimen
• norm
• par
• usual
• commonplace

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• exception
• rarity
• aberration
• variation
• difference
• phenomenon
• oddity
• singularity
• peculiarity
• distortion
• accident
• quirk
• mutation
• inconsistency
• disparity
• oddment
• error
• mistake
• vagary
• paradox
• inconsistence
• contradiction
• curiosity
• bizarrerie
• kink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• norm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abnormality

Previously, evaluating Alzheimer’s risk or detecting early brain abnormalities required invasive spinal taps, expensive PET scans, or limited genetic testing. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

The system monitors equipment conditions, identifies abnormalities, and can initiate automated responses. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

When a misdiagnosis happens, the root cause is typically that abnormalities on brain scans were misinterpreted, Brumel said. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Hughes’ diagnosis came after a routine mammogram in early 2017 revealed an abnormality. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026