abnormal

• Qualifie ce qui s'écarte de la norme ou de l'état habituel, impliquant souvent une caractéristique indésirable ou inhabituelle.

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.

   anormal, inhabituel

   • 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.

   Synonymesaberrantanomalousatypicalexceptionalirregularoddpeculiarstrangeunnaturalunusual

   Antonymescommonexpectednormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual

2. Departing from normal developmentB2formalmedical

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

   anormal (développement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaberrantanomalousatypicaldeviantdivergentirregular

   Antonymesnormalregularstandardtypicalusual

3. Much greater than normalB2formal

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

   anormalement élevé

   • 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.

   Synonymesexceptionalexcessiveextraordinaryextremeinordinateprodigious

   Antonymesnormalordinaryregularstandardtypicalusual