CEFR B1

abnormal

adjective

Meaning

Deviating from what is normal, usual, or expected; not typical.

Examples

The patient's vital signs were abnormal, indicating a serious problem.
His behavior at the party was abnormal; he seemed very agitated.

Synonyms: odd, unusual, strange, atypical, deviant

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abnormal (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /æbˈnɔːrməl/

Definition

Deviating from what is normal, usual, or expected; not typical.

Examples

The patient's vital signs were abnormal, indicating a serious problem.
His behavior at the party was abnormal; he seemed very agitated.
Doctors are investigating the abnormal growth found on the scan.

How to Use abnormal

abnormal to [verb] (prepositional phrase): Describes an action or state that is unusual or unexpected. — "It would be abnormal to see snow in the desert."

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