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SUBNORMALITY Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word subnormality. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word subnormality. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SUBNORMALITY

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aberrance
nounn
noun

• a state or condition markedly different from the norm

abnormality
noun, adjectiven, 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
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• the state of being defective

deficiency
nounn
noun

• the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

• lack of an adequate quantity or number

deviation
nounn
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, adjectiven, adj
noun

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

disorder
nounn
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
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• a deliberate act of omission

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

• grounds for adverse criticism

handicap
nounn
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
nounn
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
nounn
noun

• an odd or unusual characteristic

• a distinguishing trait

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

problem
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

unusualness
nounn
noun

• uncommonness by virtue of being unusual

backwardness
nounn
noun

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

retardation
nounn
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
nounn
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, adjectiven, 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.
Words (3)
abnormalcy abnormality stupidity

Alternatives for ABERRANCE

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