ABNORMITY

Etymology

Noun

abnormity (countable and uncountable, plural abnormities)

(rare) Alternative form of abnormality [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

A monstrosity [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

Synonyms

• (abnormality—state of being abnormal): abnormality, weirdness; see also strangeness

• (abnormality—something that is abnormal): aberrant; outlier; see also anomaly

Source: Wiktionary


Ab*nor"mi*ty, n.; pl. Abnormities. Etym: [LL. abnormitas. See Abnormous.]

Definition: Departure from the ordinary type; irregularity; monstrosity. "An abnormity . . . like a calf born with two heads." Mrs. Whitney.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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