subnormal

UK/sʌb'nɔːm(ə)l/US/.sʌb'nɒ:ml/

Definitions

adj.

Below the normal level or range

低于正常水平的，低常的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

sub-under, below

normrule, standard, pattern

-alrelating to, having the nature of

=subnormal

sub- (below) + normal = 'below the normal level' — used mainly for measurements (subnormal temperature). Its older use for intelligence is now dated and offensive; prefer it only for technical readings.

Root norm still carries 24 more words

Common Collocations

1.subnormal temperature体温偏低
2.subnormal levels低于正常的水平
3.subnormal range低于正常的范围

Example Sentences

1.
His body temperature dropped to subnormal levels overnight.
2.
Rainfall this season has been subnormal across the region.

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