abnormality
UK/æbnɔː'mælɪtɪ/US/.æbnɒ:'mæliti/
C2
Definitions
n.
An abnormal feature or condition; the state of being abnormal
异常，畸形；反常现象
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedabnormalout of, former
+
-ityrule, standard, pattern
=abnormality
abnormal + -ity (state/instance of) = 'an abnormal thing or state' — often a concrete defect, especially in medicine (a genetic abnormality).
Example Sentences
- 1.
Tests detected a chromosomal abnormality in the sample.
- 2.
The doctors found no abnormalities in the scan.