abnormal
Translation
abnormal, unusual, irregular
Examples
They noticed some abnormal behaviour.
They noticed some abnormal behavior.
The test results showed an abnormal reading.
The test results showed an abnormal reading.
Grammar Patterns
abnormal ((noun)) different from what is usual or expected They noticed some abnormal behavior.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusual, strange, irregular; Antonyms: normal, typical, usual
Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (away from) + 'normal'. Literally 'away from normal'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'ab' (away from) + 'normal'. This makes it easy to see it means 'not normal'.