abnormally
Translation
abnormally, unusually
Examples
The weather has been abnormally warm this winter.
The weather has been abnormally warm this winter.
He was behaving abnormally after the accident.
He was behaving abnormally after the accident.
Grammar Patterns
Functions as an adverb Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb The machine is running abnormally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unusually, irregularly, strangely; Antonyms: normally, typically, usually
Etymology
From the prefix 'ab-' (away from) + 'normal' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It literally means 'away from the normal'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ab' as in 'absent'. It's a state that is 'absent' from what is normal.