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anormal

abnormal

adjective ah-nohr-MAHL Rare

Origin: From Latin anormalis, from Greek anomalos (irregular).

Also means

unusual

Usage Note

Anormal is invariable in gender (un comportamiento anormal, una situación anormal). It describes anything deviating from the norm, from a medical finding to unusual weather. In informal speech it can function as a mild insult meaning 'fool' or 'weirdo,' so context matters. The noun anormalidad means abnormality.

Examples

"El médico notó una señal anormal."

Natural Translation

The doctor noticed an abnormal sign.

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