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abnormal vs abnormals

Both 'abnormal' and 'abnormals' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Abnormal' is the correct form when referring to something that deviates from the normal or usual, while 'abnormals' is not commonly used in English.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 862 views

abnormal

Correct. 'Abnormal' is used to describe something that deviates from the normal or usual.

Use 'abnormal' as an adjective to describe something that is not typical or usual.

Examples:

  • The test results showed an abnormal level of cholesterol.
  • Her behavior was considered abnormal by societal standards.
  • The parameters for defining abnormal events are programmable.
  • With the abnormal behaviors and appetites.
  • At least a tendency to abnormal aggression.
  • The man apes found beside the missile were abnormal.
  • No abnormal energy readings, no power spikes.
  • This inhibits abnormal angiogenesis by 60 percent.
  • Her EEG showed only abnormal slow-wave activity.
  • PDT specifically targets and destroys abnormal cells.
  • Your body produces abnormal amounts of an enzyme called Ubiquinone.
  • Under abnormal conditions the maximum permissible train current can be lower.
  • It could cause abnormal growths on the cranial nerves.
  • I sense an abnormal level of adrenaline in your system.
  • There wasn't any abnormal electrical activity in his E.K.G. when his seizure occurred.
  • Other abnormal findings may include large, bizarre platelets and immature granulocytes (type of white blood cells) with abnormal shape and sizes.
  • Most (60%) are homozygous for ATP7B mutations (two abnormal copies), and 30% have only one abnormal copy.
  • It is characterized by abnormal movements in the muscles of the intestine, which causes discomfort and abnormal functioning, as well as constipation and diarrhea alternately.
  • If abnormal characteristics are found during the examination, abnormal behaviour was observed before killing, or environmental contamination is suspected, the trained person must inform the competent authority.
  • A veterinarian diagnosed abnormal reaction to cephalosporins delay of the second phase of coagulation, with the presence of abnormal forms of white and red cells and leukopenia.
  • Abnormal automatic alarm shutdown, and display the abnormal information.
  • And you are going to have corresponding abnormal neurology.

Alternatives:

  • unusual
  • atypical
  • irregular
  • anomalous
  • deviant

abnormals

Incorrect. 'Abnormals' is not commonly used in English. The correct form is 'abnormal' when used as an adjective.

  • His paintings were rife with abnormals.
  • Declan's reporting more abnormals worldwide wreaking havoc.
  • Dozens of abnormals have already confirmed.
  • Displacing a community of abnormals. and here.
  • Only a handful of abnormals have been affected so far.
  • There is a huge demand for abnormals out there.
  • In each case, one or two abnormals suddenly started acting up, out of the blue, no warning.
  • Only a handful of abnormals have been affected so far.
  • Praxis was the only thing holding this mass of abnormals back.
  • I overheard him badmouthing Fallon to some of the other abnormals.
  • You can expect the abnormals by morning.
  • I overheard him badmouthing Fallon to some of the other abnormals.
  • Factions of abnormals killing each other, plotting to kill us...
  • Dozens of abnormals, all in one place.
  • It provides safe harbor for all sorts of abnormals, not just me.
  • Somebody's got to negotiate with the abnormals, and with no word from Magnus...
  • And one of our abnormals goes missing.
  • All the abnormals I've seen at the Sanctuary are behind glass.
  • I grew up in an institution for abnormals.
  • The Mayan kings were abnormals who aged very slowly, like I do.

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