Abnormal vs. Anomalous — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Abnormal and Anomalous
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Definitions
Abnormal➦
Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
The illness is recognizable from the patient's abnormal behaviour
Anomalous➦
Deviating from the normal or common order, form, or rule.
Abnormal➦
Not typical, usual, or regular; not normal; deviant.
Anomalous➦
Equivocal, as in classification or nature.
Abnormal➦
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
Anomalous➦
Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.
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Abnormal➦
Of or pertaining to that which is irregular, in particular, behaviour that deviates from norms of social propriety or accepted standards of mental health.
Anomalous➦
Of uncertain or unknown categorization; strange.
Abnormal➦
A person or object that is not normal.
Anomalous➦
Having anomalies.
Abnormal➦
Not conformed to rule or system; deviating from the type; anomalous; irregular.
Anomalous➦
Deviating from a general rule, method, or analogy; abnormal; irregular; as, an anomalous proceeding.
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Abnormal➦
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
Anomalous➦
Deviating from the general or common order or type;
Advanced forms of life may be anomalous in the universe
Abnormal➦
Departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development;
They were heartbroken when they learned their child was abnormal
An abnormal personality
Abnormal➦
Much greater than the normal;
Abnormal profits
Abnormal ambition
