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abnormality (n.)

1846, "an instance of abnormality, irregularity, deformity;" 1853 as "fact or quality of being abnormal," from abnormal (q.v.) + -ity. Earlier was abnormity (1731), but according to OED this word has more "depreciatory force" than the later one. Abnormalism "tendency to be abnormal" is from 1847. As a verb, abnormalize (1855) seem to be rare.

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Definitions of abnormality from WordNet

abnormality (n.)
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies;
Synonyms: abnormalcy
abnormality (n.)
retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence;
Synonyms: mental defectiveness
abnormality (n.)
marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal;
Synonyms: freakishness
abnormality (n.)
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality;
Synonyms: irregularity
From wordnet.princeton.edu

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