B2adverbhealthscience
US/æbˈnɔːr.mə.li/
UK/æbˈnɔː.mə.li/
in a way that is different from what is usual or expected, often in a worrying way
In context
Temperatures this April have been abnormally high across the country.
His heart was beating abnormally fast after the race.
The cells were growing abnormally, so the doctor ordered more tests.
Words that go with abnormally
adverb + adjective
- abnormally highThe test showed abnormally high levels of sugar in her blood.
- abnormally lowRiver levels are abnormally low this dry season.
- abnormally largeThe scan revealed an abnormally large heart.
- abnormally dryAn abnormally dry winter hurt the coffee harvest.
verb + adverb
- behave abnormallyThe software began to behave abnormally after the update.