abnormal meaning and definition

ABNORMAL adjective

Definition of abnormal (adjective)

1. not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
   • "abnormal powers of concentration"; "abnormal amounts of rain"; "abnormal circumstances"; "an abnormal interest in food"
   • synonyms: unnatural
   • antonym: normal
2. departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development
   • "they were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal"; "an abnormal personality"
   • antonym: normal
3. much greater than the normal
   • "abnormal profits"; "abnormal ambition"