abnormally

ab-NAWR-muh-lee

Abnormally (adv) means In a way that is not normal; unusually. Example: “It has been abnormally cold for June this year.”

adv

In a way that is not normal; unusually.

"It has been abnormally cold for June this year."

"The patient's heart rate was abnormally fast."

How to use abnormally

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed before an adjective to say something is unusually more or less than expected.

Common pairings

abnormally high abnormally low abnormally quiet

Word forms

more abnormally comparative, most abnormally superlative

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Rhymes for abnormally

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “abnormally” mean?

The word “abnormally” means in a way that is not normal; unusually. In plain terms, used before an adjective to say something is unusually more or less than expected.

How do you pronounce “abnormally”?

“Abnormally” is pronounced ab-NAWR-muh-lee (/æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “abnormally” in a sentence?

Here is “abnormally” used in a sentence: “It has been abnormally cold for June this year.”

What part of speech is “abnormally”?

“Abnormally” is an adverb.

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