Things or people that deviate from what is typical, normal, or expected; unusual or irregular cases.
From Latin 'abnormis,' combining 'ab-' (away from) and 'norma' (rule or standard), with '-al' making it an adjective, then pluralised with '-s'.
In medical diagnosis, 'abnormals' on test results are actually how doctors catch serious diseases early—a single abnormal value might seem insignificant, but patterns of abnormals tell the disease story!
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