/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
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The doctor said the result was abnormal.
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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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