SUBNORMALITY Synonyms
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 |