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SUBNORMALITY Synonyms

19 synonyms for subnormality. (exact relations)
3 hypernyms for subnormality. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SUBNORMALITY

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aberrance

noun

n

noun

• a state or condition markedly different from the norm

abnormality

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies

• retardation sufficient to fall outside the normal range of intelligence

• marked strangeness as a consequence of being abnormal

• behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

anomaly

noun

n

noun

• deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule

• a person who is unusual

• (astronomy) position of a planet as defined by its angular distance from its perihelion (as observed from the sun)

defectiveness

noun

n

noun

• the state of being defective

deficiency

noun

n

noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

deviation

noun

n

noun

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function

• the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances

• deviate behavior

• a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)

disability

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

disorder

noun

n

noun

• a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

• a condition in which things are not in their expected places

• a disturbance of the peace or of public order

verb

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• bring disorder to

divergence

noun

n

noun

• the act of moving away in different direction from a common point

• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

• an infinite series that has no limit

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

exception

noun

n

noun

• a deliberate act of omission

• an instance that does not conform to a rule or generalization

• grounds for adverse criticism

handicap

noun

n

noun

• the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

• advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

verb

• injure permanently

• attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

• put at a disadvantage

irregularity

noun

n

noun

• behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality

• not characterized by a fixed principle or rate; at irregular intervals

• an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern

• irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels; can be a symptom of intestinal obstruction or diverticulitis

peculiarity

noun

n

noun

• an odd or unusual characteristic

• a distinguishing trait

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

problem

noun

n

noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

unusualness

noun

n

noun

• uncommonness by virtue of being unusual

backwardness

noun

n

noun

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

retardation

noun

n

noun

• a decrease in rate of change

• the extent to which something is delayed or held back

• any agent that retards or delays or hinders

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

• the act of slowing down or falling behind

slowness

noun

n

noun

• unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

• a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

mental retardation

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

Best Hypernyms For SUBNORMALITY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for subnormality, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ABERRANCE

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