Subnormal

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /sʌbnɔːrməl/

Definitions of subnormal

noun a person who is below average in intelligence or development

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher helped the subnormal student with extra tutoring.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the patient with subnormal cognitive function.

B1 The company implemented a training program for employees with subnormal performance.

B2 The psychologist specializes in working with individuals who have subnormal intelligence.

C1 The research study focused on the impact of subnormal levels of serotonin on mood disorders.

C2 The government allocated funds for programs aimed at supporting individuals with subnormal abilities.

adjective below the normal or average level

Example Sentences

A1 The subnormal temperature outside made me shiver.

A2 The subnormal growth of the plant indicated a problem with its care.

B1 The subnormal IQ score suggested the need for further testing.

B2 The subnormal performance of the team led to their elimination from the competition.

C1 The subnormal levels of productivity in the department were a cause for concern.

C2 The subnormal quality of the product was unacceptable to the company's standards.

Examples of subnormal in a Sentence

formal The psychologist diagnosed the patient with subnormal cognitive abilities.

informal Some people may consider his behavior to be subnormal, but I think he's just unique.

slang She thinks she's so cool, but really she's just subnormal.

figurative The team's performance was subnormal compared to their usual standards.

Grammatical Forms of subnormal

past tense

subnormaled

plural

subnormals

comparative

more subnormal

superlative

most subnormal

present tense

subnormal

future tense

will be subnormal

perfect tense

has been subnormal

continuous tense

is being subnormal

singular

subnormal

positive degree

subnormal

infinitive

to be subnormal

gerund

being subnormal

participle

subnormalled

Origin and Evolution of subnormal

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and English
Story behind the word: The word 'subnormal' originated from the Latin word 'sub' meaning 'under' and the English word 'normal', combining to mean 'below normal'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe individuals with below-average intellectual functioning, the word 'subnormal' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe anything that falls below a standard or norm.