abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē 
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: something abnormal
2
: the quality or state of being abnormal
Examples of abnormality in a Sentence
The test results showed several genetic abnormalities.
There was some abnormality in his vision.
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Along with vaginal and breast cancers, women exposed to DES also sometimes suffered from vaginal, cervical, and uterine abnormalities, as well as infertility and ectopic pregnancies.
—Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
This was in 2024 where some of them had physical abnormalities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were intact and no abnormalities were detected.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Abnormality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abnormality. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē
-(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
Medical Definition
abnormality
noun
ab·nor·mal·i·ty
ˌab-nər-ˈmal-ət-ē, -(ˌ)nȯr-
plural abnormalities
1
: the quality or state of being abnormal
2
: something abnormal
brain-wave abnormalities
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