Abnormalcies

/æbˈnɔːrməlsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of abnormalcy; instances or states of being abnormal or deviating from normal; irregularities or deviations from the standard.

Etymology

From 'abnormal' (from 'ab-' meaning away from, plus 'normal' from Latin 'norma' meaning rule or standard), with the noun-forming suffix '-cy,' pluralized with '-ies.'

Kelly Says

The word 'abnormalcy' is rare and sounds a bit awkward—most people prefer 'abnormality' or 'abnormalities' instead, which shows how language naturally selects smoother-sounding variants even when multiple options exist.

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