Abnormative

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /æbˈnɔrmətɪv/

Definitions of abnormative

noun a person or thing that is abnormative

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand why he acts in such an abnormative way.

A2 Her abnormative behavior is causing concern among her friends.

B1 The psychologist suggested that his abnormative tendencies may be due to childhood trauma.

B2 The study focused on identifying the factors that contribute to abnormative patterns of behavior.

C1 The research team conducted a detailed analysis of abnormative psychology in different cultural contexts.

C2 The professor's expertise in abnormative psychology made her a sought-after consultant for complex cases.

adjective describing something that deviates from the normal or usual

Example Sentences

A1 The abnormative behavior of the cat startled the owner.

A2 The abnormative weather patterns caused chaos in the city.

B1 The abnormative results of the experiment raised questions among the scientists.

B2 The abnormative growth of the plant puzzled the gardener.

C1 The abnormative decision made by the committee was met with skepticism.

C2 The abnormative nature of the phenomenon challenged existing scientific theories.

Examples of abnormative in a Sentence

formal The psychologist diagnosed the patient with abnormative behavior.

informal She always stands out with her abnormative fashion sense.

slang His abnormative actions are just weird, man.

figurative The artist's abnormative style challenged traditional norms in the art world.

Grammatical Forms of abnormative

past tense

abnormatived

plural

abnormatives

comparative

more abnormative

superlative

most abnormative

present tense

abnormative

future tense

will be abnormative

perfect tense

has been abnormative

continuous tense

is being abnormative

singular

abnormative

positive degree

abnormative

infinitive

to be abnormative

gerund

abnormatively

participle

abnormativing

Origin and Evolution of abnormative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'abnormative' is derived from the Latin word 'abnormis', which means 'deviating from the norm'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'abnormative' was primarily used in a medical context to describe deviations from the norm in terms of physical or mental health. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass deviations from societal norms or expectations.