abnormalities

noun

UK /ˌæbnɔːˈmælətiz/

US /ˌæbnɔːrˈmælətiz/

Things that are not normal or usual.

The doctor checked the test results for any abnormalities.

SYNONYMS

irregularities anomalies oddities deviations

RELATED WORDS

abnormal abnormally irregular unusual

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Physical problems or defects in a body part.

The scan showed no abnormalities in her heart.

3. Strange features that are different from what is expected.

Scientists studied the abnormalities in the rock formation.

4. Unusual behaviors that are not typical.

The teacher noticed some abnormalities in the student's writing.