Abnormality vs. Abnormity: What's the Difference?
Abnormality refers to something that deviates from the norm, often implying a medical or scientific context. Abnormity is an archaic term that also means deviation from the norm but is less commonly used in modern English.
Abnormality and Abnormity Definitions
Abnormality
The condition of not being normal.
Abnormity
(rare) abnormality
Abnormality
A phenomenon or occurrence that is not normal.
Abnormity
A monstrosity
Abnormality
The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.
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Abnormity
Departure from the ordinary type; irregularity; monstrosity.
Abnormality
Something abnormal; an aberration; an abnormal occurrence or feature.
Abnormality
The state or quality of being abnormal; variation; irregularity.
Abnormality
Something abnormal.
Abnormality
An abnormal condition
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Abnormality
Retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence
Abnormality
Marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal
Abnormality
Behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
