subnormal

CEFRB2

/ˈsʌbˈnɔrməl/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Below the usual or expected level.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    denormal

Examples

  • Subnormal means being below a normal or an average state.

  • The patient displayed subnormal body temperatures during the winter.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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5
Parts of speech
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Citations
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Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. idiot, stupid.

  2. Less than normal.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A person whose abilities are less than normal.

More examples

In context

  • The patient's body temperature was at a somewhat subnormal level.

  • His intelligence was considered subnormal, but as a musician he was a genius.

  • the IQ scores of mental subnormals

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Due to the illness, his body temperature remained blank for days.

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Origin

adjective

From sub- + normal.