Abnormal
/æbˈnɔː.məl/noun
Deviating from what is normal or typical.
Did you know?In ancient times, deviations from the norm were often seen as omens or signs from the gods, linking the abnormal to the supernatural.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
abnormis
“Deviating from the norm, irregular.”
Middle French
Old French
abnormal
“Not conforming to the usual standard.”
16th Century
English
abnormal
“Characterized by deviation from the norm.”
Modern English
English
abnormal
“Describing something that is atypical or unusual.”