Abnormally

Pronunciation: /æbˈnɔːrməli/

Definitions of abnormally

adverb in a way that is not normal or typical

Example Sentences

A1 She abnormally ate three slices of cake in one sitting.

A2 The weather was abnormally warm for this time of year.

B1 The test results showed abnormally high levels of cholesterol.

B2 The machine was functioning abnormally and needed to be repaired.

C1 The company's profits were abnormally low compared to previous years.

C2 Her behavior was abnormally erratic, causing concern among her friends.

Examples of abnormally in a Sentence

formal The results of the experiment showed an abnormally high level of acidity in the soil sample.

informal She was abnormally quiet during the meeting, which was unusual for her.

slang I heard that he abnormally aced the test without studying at all.

figurative His ability to empathize with others was abnormally strong, making him a great counselor.

Grammatical Forms of abnormally

• past tense: abnormally
• plural: abnormally
• comparative: more abnormally
• superlative: most abnormally
• present tense: abnormally
• future tense: will abnormally
• perfect tense: has abnormally
• continuous tense: is abnormally
• singular: abnormally
• positive degree: abnormally
• infinitive: to be abnormally
• gerund: abnormally
• participle: abnormally

Origin and Evolution of abnormally

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'abnormally' is derived from the Middle English word 'abnormal', which was formed by adding the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'away from' to the word 'normal'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abnormally' has retained its original meaning of deviating from the norm or standard, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is not typical or usual.