abnormal

• Beschreibt etwas, das von der Norm oder dem üblichen Zustand abweicht, oft mit der Nebenbedeutung einer unerwünschten oder ungewöhnlichen Eigenschaft.

Describes something that deviates from what is normal or usual, often implying an undesirable or unusual characteristic.

1. Not typical or usualB2formalmedical

   Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected.

   Abnormal

   • The test results showed an abnormal level of white blood cells.
   • Her behavior was considered abnormal for the situation.
   • Abnormal weather patterns have been recorded this year.

   Synonymeaberrantanomalousatypicalexceptionalirregularoddpeculiarstrangeunnaturalunusual

   Antonymecommonexpectednormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Departing from normal developmentB2formalmedical

   Referring to a deviation in intellectual or physical development from the norm.

   Von der Norm abweichend

   • The child was diagnosed with an abnormal growth pattern.
   • Abnormal brain activity was detected during the scan.
   • Early intervention can help address abnormal developmental milestones.

   Synonymeaberrantanomalousatypicaldeviantdivergentirregular

   Antonymenormalregularstandardtypicalusual

3. Much greater than normalB2formal

   Exceeding the usual or expected range, often in a significant way.

   Außergewöhnlich groß

   • The company reported an abnormal increase in profits this quarter.
   • An abnormal amount of rainfall caused flooding in the region.
   • His abnormal strength surprised everyone at the competition.

   Synonymeexceptionalexcessiveextraordinaryextremeinordinateprodigious

   Antonymenormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual