Kilo Lingo

/anoɾˈmal/

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Translation

abnormal

Word origin

From the prefix a- ('not') plus normal, itself from Latin normalis ('made according to a carpenter's square'), from norma ('rule, pattern').

Origin
Latin
Root
norma
English cognates
abnormal, normal

Grammar

Masc pluralanormales

Examples

.

The doctor said the result was abnormal.

.

It is abnormal for it to be so hot in winter.

Notamos .

We noticed abnormal behaviour in the dog.

cifras .

The water levels are at abnormal figures this year.

¿ tantas ?

Do you think it is abnormal that he works so many hours?

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This word is part of lesson 92.