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abnormal

/æbˈnɔːrməl/
ab · nor · mal æb · ˈnɔːr · məl
English Definition
adj. not usual or typical
中文释义
不正常的
Significado en Español
anormal
한국어 뜻
비정상적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất thường
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Example Sentence

The doctor noticed an abnormal heartbeat.

医生注意到了不正常的心跳。

Synonyms
unusual irregular atypical
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “abnormal”:

  1. A normal
  2. B ordinary
  3. C unusual
  4. D typical
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C — unusual. “abnormal” means adj. not usual or typical

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The doctor said that his very high temperature was ______ and needed checking.

  1. A normal
  2. B usual
  3. C abnormal
  4. D typical
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C — abnormal. “abnormal” means adj. not usual or typical

Common questions about “abnormal”

What does “abnormal” mean?

abnormal — adj. not usual or typical. In Chinese: 不正常的.

How do you pronounce “abnormal”?

abnormal is pronounced /æbˈnɔːrməl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ab · nor · mal.

How do you use “abnormal” in a sentence?

The doctor noticed an abnormal heartbeat. (医生注意到了不正常的心跳。)

What are synonyms for “abnormal”?

unusual, irregular, atypical — all close in meaning to abnormal (adj. not usual or typical).

Is “abnormal” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. abnormal appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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