Abnormalcy

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /æbˈnɔːrməlsi/

Definitions of abnormalcy

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'abnormalcy' is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being abnormal.

Example Sentences

A1 Having a fear of the dark is not an abnormalcy.

A2 The doctor noticed some abnormalcy in the patient's test results.

B1 The abnormalcy of the situation made everyone uneasy.

B2 The abnormalcy of her behavior raised concerns among her friends.

C1 The abnormalcy of the company's financial records led to an investigation.

C2 The abnormalcy of the political climate in the country was causing widespread unrest.

Examples of abnormalcy in a Sentence

formal The medical team is working to identify the cause of the abnormalcy in the patient's test results.

informal I noticed some abnormalcy in the way she was acting today, something seems off.

slang There's some serious abnormalcy going on with his behavior, it's freaking me out.

figurative The abnormalcy in the painting added a unique touch to the artist's style.

Grammatical Forms of abnormalcy

plural

abnormalcies

comparative

more abnormal

superlative

most abnormal

present tense

abnormalcy

future tense

will be abnormalcy

perfect tense

has been abnormalcy

continuous tense

is being abnormalcy

singular

abnormalcy

positive degree

abnormalcy

infinitive

to be abnormalcy

gerund

being abnormalcy

participle

abnormalcy

Origin and Evolution of abnormalcy

First Known Use: 1890 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'abnormalcy' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'abnormal' and the suffix '-cy', which denotes a state or condition.
Evolution of the word: Initially, 'abnormalcy' was used interchangeably with 'abnormality' to refer to something that deviated from the norm. Over time, 'abnormalcy' gained popularity in American English, particularly during the early 20th century, but has since fallen out of common usage in favor of 'abnormality'.