abnormality
nounfeminine/ɐnuɾmɐliˈðaðɨ/medium
a·nor·ma·li·da·de
Definition
The quality or state of being abnormal; a deviation from what is normal, usual, or expected.
The scan showed a slight abnormality in the lung tissue.
Such a high level of aggression is considered an abnormality in this species.
Common collocations
genetic abnormalitybehavioral abnormalitydetect an abnormality
Etymology
Derivação de 'anormal' + sufixo '-idade'.