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subnormal — [subnôr′məl] adj. below the normal; less than normal, esp. in intelligence n. a subnormal person subnormality [sub΄nôrmal′ə tē] n. subnormally adv … English World dictionary
subnormal — [[t]sʌ̱bnɔ͟ː(r)m(ə)l[/t]] also sub normal ADJ If someone is subnormal, they have less ability or intelligence than a normal person of their age. [OLD FASHIONED] ...educationally subnormal children. N PLURAL: the N The subnormal are people who are … English dictionary
subnormal — Below the normal standard of some quality. * * * sub·nor·mal .səb nȯr məl adj 1) lower or smaller than normal <a subnormal temperature> 2) having less of something and esp. of intelligence than is normal sub·nor·mal·i·ty .səb nȯr mal ət ē … Medical dictionary
subnormal — subnormality, n. /sub nawr meuhl/, adj. 1. below the normal; less than or inferior to the normal: a subnormal amount of rain. 2. being less than average in any psychological trait, as intelligence, personality, or emotional adjustment. n. 3. a… … Universalium
subnormal — adjective a) Less than normal. His intelligence was considered subnormal, but amazingly as a musician he was a genius. b) denormal Subnormal numbers cannot be normalized because this would result in an exponent that does not fit into the exponent … Wiktionary
subnormal — sub|nor|mal [ sʌb nɔrml ] adjective 1. ) at a lower level than normal: subnormal temperatures/intelligence 2. ) MAINLY BRITISH OFFENSIVE less intelligent than most other people … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
subnormal — /sʌbˈnɔməl/ (say sub nawmuhl) adjective 1. below the normal; less than or inferior to the normal. 2. Psychiatry, Psychology lacking in one or more important psychological traits, as intelligence, personality, etc. –noun 3. a subnormal person.… …
subnormal — adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: circa 1890 1. lower or smaller than normal 2. having less of something and especially of intelligence than is normal • subnormality noun • subnormally adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
subnormal — adjective not reaching a level regarded as usual, especially with respect to intelligence or development. Derivatives subnormality noun … English new terms dictionary
subnormal — adj 1. inferior, low, too low, under the required level, insufficient, inadequate; below par, below normal, less than average, not up to standards, not up to snuff, second rate, low grade; shoddy, slipshod, rickety, cheap, dime store, bargain… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
