Abnormal
The dictionary definition of “abnormal” is an adjective describing something that deviates from what is usual, typical, or expected.
Use cases:
1. Medical and psychological contexts: Referring to conditions or behaviors that are outside the range of normal health or mental states.
2. Statistical and scientific contexts: Describing data points or results that fall outside the normal distribution or expected range.
3. Social and cultural contexts: Referring to behaviors, beliefs, or practices that are considered unusual or deviant from societal norms.
Examples In Sentence:
1. The doctor conducted tests to determine the cause of the patient’s abnormal heartbeat.
2. Her abnormal fear of heights prevented her from riding on roller coasters.
3. In statistical analysis, outliers are considered abnormal data points that can skew results.
Related words:
1. Unusual
2. Atypical
3. Irregular
4. Anomalous
5. Deviant