Pronunciation: /sʌbnɔːrməl/
noun a person who is below average in intelligence or development
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
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.
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.
subnormaled
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